I've been thinking a lot about motherhood lately. What my role entails, the pieces in this family that are uniquely mine, the things that I need to do because no one else is going to do them for me . . . .
I am a homemaker . . . our home is supposed to be a sanctuary from the world. It's my job to create an environment where everyone can feel comfortable, safe, loved.
I am available . . . Unfortunately I am not a stay at home mum so only I have limited time, but in a way I think that this makes me a better mother. Though I feel that this year it is my responsibility to keep myself and my kids from becoming over-scheduled, which from a working mother's point of view can be quite hard to fit everything in on limited time.
I am a listener . . . my favorite is when I hear, "mum, can I ask you a question?" My job is to keep the lines of communication open, sometimes I do say that I tend to try and do too many things at once. My target this year is to REALLY listen, to listen when they need me and to let them know. They know that they can talk to me about anything but I need to show this at ALL times.
I am a motivator . . . the pusher, and yes, the nagger. Sometimes (a lot of times) my job includes making them do things they don't want to do. Because I can see the bigger picture. Additionally, I have to be motivated myself. Apathy, complacency, and laziness just aren't going to work. If I don't do it, then who will?
I am a teacher . . .
I am an enforcer . . .
I am a giver of love . . .
I am a hugger and kisser . . .
I am a mother . . .
