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30 August 2007

I choose to be a mom...

Everyday, I choose to be a mom. I choose to devote my time. I choose to set me aside a lot of the time. I choose to bite my tongue when I am angry. I choose to give us all a time out when I feel like I am losing it. I choose to play Candy Land, even though I hate board games. I choose to sing the same 3 songs every night at bedtime. I choose to read my children books. I choose to smile and give hugs even when I am worn out. I choose to listen to their little concerns.

I choose to give them hope. I choose to teach them acceptance. I choose to let them explore. I choose to let them learn.

I choose to worry about them. I choose to check on them during the night. I choose to get teary when they accomplish the little things. I choose to let myself submit to them. I choose to take charge. I choose to relish the things in their little world. I choose to teach them how to grow up. I choose to say I'm sorry. I choose to teach them responsibility.

I choose to take good care of myself. I choose to be able to run around after them. I choose to be well rested for them. I choose to share my passions with them. I choose to let them be part of my life. I choose to be part of theirs. I choose to receive heavenly guidance. I choose to tell them I am weak without guidance. I choose to give myself a break. I choose to give my husband experience. I choose to give my children independence. I choose to give them dependence.

Motherhood is a selfless existence, but the most nourishing one.
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22 comments:

  1. someone else8/30/2007 3:55 PM

    A very good choice, indeed. It's not always an easy one, though.

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  2. Meta8/30/2007 4:32 PM

    beautifully written. I needed that today - it's been a hard one.

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  3. Michelle8/30/2007 4:56 PM

    Reading this has made my day better. It's been a really long day and this helps me to remember why I do what I am doing. Because I choose to and I love it. :)

    *Sorry I missed WtoW!

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  4. Anonymous8/30/2007 5:26 PM

    thanks for this. I needed it today!!

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  5. Yvonne8/30/2007 5:28 PM

    That is absolutely beautiful. I, too, love being a mother, but somedays having a teenager means repeating some of those phrases over and over and over again.
    As always, thank you.

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  6. Anonymous8/30/2007 6:18 PM

    Oh, Lei. Thank you. Thank you for this post and the reminder.

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  7. BAK8/30/2007 7:00 PM

    Thank you, Lei, for this. I need to remember that I chose to bring my sweet little ones here, and to make their experience happy and safe. I will try that much harder because of this wonderful post.

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  8. Chellie8/31/2007 12:01 PM

    That was awesome. Such a great reminder of our roles as a mother. We choose to bring little ones here and we need to choose to give the best that life has to offer.

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  9. Lisa8/31/2007 1:43 PM

    I love being a mom and this is a beautiful post.

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  10. Montserrat8/31/2007 5:16 PM

    And your children are glad you choose to be their mother! Very inspiring post.

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  11. Blackeyedsue9/01/2007 12:43 AM

    This is why you are one of my favorite people in the entire world. You inspire me everyday!

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  12. Unknown9/01/2007 8:49 AM

    Well put, my dear! I was thinking about this the other day regarding my former career. I was pleased to realize there wasn't any job in the world that could take me away from raising my children right now.

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  13. JD9/01/2007 4:12 PM

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  14. Anonymous9/01/2007 4:14 PM

    This is exactly what I needed today. I am certainly in agreement with this post!

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  15. An Ordinary Mom9/01/2007 5:50 PM

    Sometimes I feel like the slacker mommy according to the world's standards and sometimes according to the little voices I hear in my head, but you just helped me re-realize that I am choosing to teach my children many things each day.

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  16. Holly (2 Kids and Tired)9/02/2007 5:39 PM

    This was beautiful. I love being a mom, but sometimes I need reminders that I made this choice and I wanted it. Thank you.

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  17. I have a good life9/02/2007 10:27 PM

    How beautifully worded. Thanks for the uplift. Mommys everywhere need a boost sometimes and you sure captured the essence with this post!

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  18. randi9/02/2007 10:40 PM

    This is a beautiful post!

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  19. Lana9/03/2007 9:44 AM

    I love this, very beautifully said.

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  20. Jennie9/03/2007 3:39 PM

    this is a beautiful post!

    good choice!

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  21. Zoe9/03/2007 10:11 PM

    Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us. :) Love ya!

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  22. Louise9/05/2007 6:00 PM

    Found you thru Gabrielles Designmom.com .. just love what you have written here... it is all so true !

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