Well, it's been a year. Or so. I am glad I made myself sit down, get off Facebook or Instagram and type a little. I was cleaning off the counters tonight after dinner...which was at 10 P.M.... and in walks my children. There Layla stood all wrapped up in a towel and her big brother standing behind her. He informs me that he bathed her, brushed her teeth, and picked out her pajamas. Afterwards, he says "Whew! It's hard to do all of that!" I, being the loving mom that I am, reply back with "tell me about it...I do it all the time. And not to mention y'all ask me to do stuff all the time." I think he walked away actually appreciating me a little more! Or so I can dream.
I went back to cleaning my counters, and I thought to myself...single moms and oilfield/military wives don't get the 'attaboys' we deserve. In case you were wondering, it absolutely sucks sometimes (key word: sometimes). Doing everything alone is quite a task. Now, I know I don't have three or four children and life isn't really that hard...right? WRONG. I have two children who crave my attention all the time because I am their one and only mom. I am also the one and only person in this home molding humans, cleaning, cooking, doing laundry, grocery shopping, taking the garbage out (or picking it up from the yard from the raccoons or coyotes), running to ball practices, cheering on our little one at the game, mowing the yard, saying the prayers, doing the dishes, making sure teeth get brushed correctly, getting kids ready for church, being the referee between the kids, praising the children on their success, helping with homework, doing carpool, making PTF meetings, serving at church, taking the dogs out, making appointments, washing the car, running to birthday parties, making play dates, and everything else I forgot. OH! And that doesn't mention the days when we have colossal messes like a ninety eight count cheese ball explosion or days when the 'whine-o' in both of my kids are at their peak. Just typing some of that, I wonder how on Earth do I accomplish what I do?! (I know it's through God's divine power and I ask Him for it every morning. Because Lord knows I need it just to get out of bed some days.)
So, to all you single parents and single wives out there....WAY TO GO! And by that, I am talking to myself too! Yep! Myself! Because if you are this woman and you aren't blessed to have someone willing to come clean your house for free, or haul your garbage off weekly, or have a home cooked meal brought to ya, or come watch your kids while you run errands kid-less, then you understand the need of encouragement. Because yet some how, you do all of this while still being able to serve others.
And to all you dads out there working your tails off to provide for your family, THANK YOU! You are dedicated and loved. The world needs more dads with your dedication. <---- That pertains to you, my sweet love!
Now, don't assume I hate my job or that I am miserable. That is by no means true! I love what I do. And I am blessed to be able to do it. I am just a mom experiencing motherhood and some days...... well, I just need a little push. (And in case you were wondering, yes, I do make my kids help...that's part of the "molding humans' task).
P.S.
Sorry you missed me yesterday when I totally had it all together. I managed to make homemade pizza rolls for kids and mow my front yard.
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