I recently contemplated going back to work after a break of 10 years and have sent out a few resumes. Someone who was helping me with my search recently asked, “What would your perfect job be?” That stumped me for a minute. What was my perfect job? And then it hit me. I’ve had my perfect job for the last 11 years. I just never realized it.
All my life I’ve wanted to be a Mom. I have two kids and would have liked a few more but that wasn’t the cards I was dealt. I’ve been extremely blessed that most of the time since my children were born I’ve been able to be a stay-at-home Mom.
But my Motherhood has not come easy, or without lots of trials as Motherhood often does. There have been times when we’ve had to make life-changing decisions about one of our children. My husband has deployed to Iraq and has spent a lot of our married life apart from us due to the military or other work. There are all the sleepless nights (and I like my sleep!), endless messes, endless headaches, never a private moment once your first child leaves your womb. That is what Motherhood is.
But Motherhood is also those sweet tender moments cuddling that sweet babe. Kissing those kissable cheeks. Watching them as they experience the wonder of the world is magical. Watching them become more and more independent as the years go on makes you simultaneously want to celebrate their accomplishments and their needing you less, and make you want to cry.
The job I have had for the last 11 years has been the hardest job I’ve ever held. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything. My kids are my world.
It’s time to start a new chapter in my life, likely it still won’t be working outside the home due to the issues we experience with our son and autism. But it’s time to shift focus a little. I will forever be grateful that I have had this opportunity to be just, “An Ordinary Mom”.
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Parenting is definitely one of the hardest jobs I’ve ever had too! Thanks for linking up to #fortheloveofBLOG x
Thanks for taking the time to read it. I appreciate it.
Good luck and wishing you well in the next part of you journey.
Mainy
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Thank you. And thanks for reading.
So beautiful! Motherhood is the best and hardest and most heart-wrenching job there is! I have never laughed or cried so much at any other job! My last son is growing up so fast and it is so bittersweet! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for linking up @LiveLifeWell!
Blessings,
Amy
Thanks for reading and allowing me to share on your link up.
Aw, love this! It’s so true that being a mom is such hard work but those moments of pure joy make it all worthwhile.
Thanks for reading!
So true – motherhood and being a stay at home is the most rewarding and the hardest thing ever. I can so relate to your post. Blessings – I am your neighbor over at Live Life Well
Thanks for featuring me btw. I really appreciate it.
Love your title, “An Ordinary Mom,” and can relate to the tension of loving life as a mom but also considering the benefits of working outside the home as well. Prayers for you taking next steps in faith!
Thank you for your prayers, and thank you for reading.
Well said! It’s so hard, but so rewarding. 💜 I pray for the very best as you navigate what this next chapter looks like for you.
Thank you. I really appreciate it.