Inspirational Parenting

If we aren't careful, one day we wake up and realize all the time we've lost! Our days are filled with errands, laundry, returning emails, meetings, carlines, homework, sports, dinner and bath time. Before you know it, we are in bed and mentally preparing for the next day..... Wait! We forgot family time! We forgot to stop and give our kid a high five for that hard earned award..... We were too busy fussing about their room that has been in turmoil since Spring!

If you haven't guessed I'm describing a day in my life which probably looks very similar to yours.

I have boys so, we have lots of mess but I'm really ok with that because it inspires creativity. I love sitting down to build legos and make plato creations. Before you know it, they won't want me anywhere near their room so I'm learning to take time, forget about the laundry and imagine with them.

My baby turned 5 today! Can you believe it? I feel like yesterday I brought him home from the Hospital. He is still as energetic as he was when I was pregnant! He loves running, building, creating, laughing, singing, telling stories, hiding, bath time, playing in the dirt!!! Oh and he's still a Mama's boy to the core and I love it!

My point is... don't waste your day people pleasing, trying to keep a perfect house, trying to create Pinterest meals or on Social Media!
Be in the moment with your kids!
They want you to laugh with them, cry with them, celebrate with them, listen to their stories (even if you've heard it a million times) and hears the most important..... They want you to watch them! They want you to not only take time to listen to their success but they want you to see them accomplish them!

If you watch your kids long enough, they will inspire you to do better!

I love this mom life! I love being a mom of boys! There is no greater calling for me than to do my best and mold my babies into true gentlemen that value life, God and people!

So, heres to being a better mom and taking more time for what's truly important!

Happy Birthday peanut!

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