What's Not to Love?

Top Ten Tuesday

I've had a pretty yucky week or so. Nothing particularly bad, other than the fact that every area in my home is messy, and it seems like whenever I get one spot clean, it just means that a bigger mess is being made somewhere else. Kind of like whenever I wipe one kid's nose, the other kid is wiping his own nose with his hands and then wiping it all over his face, his clothes, and the rest of the house. Or he's doing that with poop (don't ask). When I have these kinds of days/weeks, I often let myself start feeling negatively about being a mom, and whining about what an annoying job it is. If I start sounding overly negative, Chris may even ask, "But haven't you always wanted to be a mom?" That of course makes me even more irritated. But lately I have found that I am asking that question of myself. I have always wanted to be a mom. Today then, an attempt at positive thinking:

Top Ten: Things I Enjoy About Motherhood

1. Waking up to the sound of a little person who will squeal in delight when he sees my face
2. Watching three little boys take after their father--irresistibly cute, even while irritating me
   
3. Eskimo kisses
4. Snuggling up together to read or watch cartoons
   
5. The first time each child tells me that he loves me (without being prompted)
6. Butterfly kisses
7. Being someone that they come to--for owies, help, reassurance, and love
   
8. Knowing that what I do is important business
9. "Just one more kiss Mommy"
10. Those beautiful, peaceful sleeping faces

Now, back to the grind--this time with a hint of a smile on my face...