I have been contemplating this topic for many years now, wondering when would be a good time to become a mom, will I be good at it, and when will I be mature enough to bring another person into the world and provide a nurturing environment for them. I alway
s knew I wanted to be a mom. As long as I can remember, I have loved being around babies and felt so comfortable taking care of them. I dreamed of one day having my own daughter or son and wondered what would it really be like. I believe being a mom was part of Gods plan for my life. For years I have watched other women in my life be mothers. But not until becoming a mother myself did I realize how important the untangable things they provided me would shape me as a mom.
s knew I wanted to be a mom. As long as I can remember, I have loved being around babies and felt so comfortable taking care of them. I dreamed of one day having my own daughter or son and wondered what would it really be like. I believe being a mom was part of Gods plan for my life. For years I have watched other women in my life be mothers. But not until becoming a mother myself did I realize how important the untangable things they provided me would shape me as a mom. Over the last 5 weeks since Ainsley has been born, I have enjoyed watching my mother, my step-mom and mother-in-law become Grandmas and Nanas
to our little girl. I expected they would all be wonderful grandparents just as they have been wonderful parents to Kasey and I but did not expect to feel this new emotional bond with all of them. I hope the untangable things or gifts they have taught me and showed me such as love, patience, caring, unselfishness, security and hardwork will make me a great mother to Ainsley. I suspect none of these amazing mothers in my life realize what they have shown me over the years and in their recent visits with our family because it is part of who they are. I find myself doing many of these same things with Ainsley in hopes of passing o
n these gifts to her. I realize she is still a baby and cannot mentally understand all of these things but I hope in my caring for her she will feel them in my spirit.
to our little girl. I expected they would all be wonderful grandparents just as they have been wonderful parents to Kasey and I but did not expect to feel this new emotional bond with all of them. I hope the untangable things or gifts they have taught me and showed me such as love, patience, caring, unselfishness, security and hardwork will make me a great mother to Ainsley. I suspect none of these amazing mothers in my life realize what they have shown me over the years and in their recent visits with our family because it is part of who they are. I find myself doing many of these same things with Ainsley in hopes of passing o
n these gifts to her. I realize she is still a baby and cannot mentally understand all of these things but I hope in my caring for her she will feel them in my spirit.Since Ainsley was born, many people have asked me if I felt prepared to be a mom. Yes, in my head I definately felt prepared for motherhood but never could God have prepared me for how Ainsley would change my heart forever. I don't think any woman can prepare herself for that. I dedicate this blog to all the mothers in my life and especially to my own mother who has given me the greatest gift of all-her LOVE.
Jenn
Moms rock! Way to go momma!
ReplyDeleteWell said mama! I can't wait to see you in action in a few weeks!!:)
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