I've been a mother for over 10 years and always thought it would be fun to blog about my life as a mom, share in my views about daily ups and downs. It is a full time job, one that requires you to be available 24/7. As trying as some days may be, I would not change a thing about my home life with my family. I am not a writer, so bear with me as I try to write my thoughts into something that makes sense.
I have 1 stepdaughter, Jordan and 2 children of my own, Madison & Logan. I have a great relationship with all 3. My stepdaughter's mother has always been involved in her life, so I have always thought of us as great friends. I never treated her any different than my other 2 and have always thought of her as one of my own. I just felt that she had a mom and that she didn't need any kind of discipline from another. I didn't want any children of my own when I got married to her dad, but I like to credit her for wanting them a few years later. She was always a great kid and it just hit me one day, "ok I want just one."
Three years into married life, we decided to have my daughter, Madison. Just one is what I said at the time. She was a great baby. Very easy going and could take her anywhere. In fact, she was so easy and fun, I wanted one more. I grew up with a brother. As much as I would have traded him in for a sister growing up, there were times I was happy to have him around. I didn't want Madison to grow up and only child. Three years later, we had Logan. Logan was a pretty easy baby in the beginning. He was all boy as he grew, very full of energy and into everything. Just when I thought the house was child proof from my first one, he got into everything she didn't. They could not be more different from one another, but it has been fun to see them develop their own personality. Madison is now 10 and Logan is 7.
I am fortunate enough to work part time. I do take care of the house, shopping, laundry and running the kids to appointments and activities. My husband works full time and even though he misses the "fun stuff" with laundry, etc., he always finds time to play and hang out with the kids. I try not to leave lists for him when I work on the weekend, so he has more time to be with them. Don't get me wrong, he does his share of the chores around the house, but being part time allows me to handle the daily stuff.
So there is a brief glimpse of my children. I will try to add in a daily story here and there and share in my thoughts as a mom. I find it great to talk to other moms and hear about some of their stories and somehow, it makes me feel better knowing I am not the only one feeling excited about their childs accomplishments or hearing that their child isn't perfect either when they have a tantrum. It gives you a brief, "ok, I am not the only going through this, or feeling this." Suddenly it gives you a normal feeling.
Thanks for reading and I would love to hear from you about your, "Life as a Mom."
