Week 12: What Being A Mom Looks Like

1. Being a mom is messy. When your children are little you have puke stains, boogers, baby food/milk, and possible poop on you. Don't lie and tell me you have never had your baby's poop on you. Being a mom is messy, because there are some days when it's 11 at night you realize that you haven't showered for the day yet.

2. Being a mom looks like a library full of parenting books. I can't begin to tell you how many parenting books I've read and how contradicting the "experts" can be. Every day parenting advice is being published and it can be overwhelming. However, I think a full bookshelf shows you are trying to do your best as a mom. Just remember the most important instructional book, the Bible.

3. Being a mom looks like cuddles. My children, despite how big they are, still love to come over and cuddle with their mommy.There is just something calming and reassuring about your mom's arms and being cuddled by her. It just feels like everything in the world will be ok.

4. Being a mom looks fun. Just the other day, my kids made a fort in the living room and camped out. It is so fun, bringing out your inner child and playing with your children. I loved going into their fort and exploring their wonderful creation and remembering how much fun being a child is. 

What does Motherhood look like to you? Can you relate to any of these?