The 'thing' makes Motherhood (parenthood) completely worth it
This is not my typical posting but it has been on my mind lately. I love being a mother, but some days it is overly exhausting and completely frustrating. Lately my one year old has found it fun to throw everything especially food resulting in large messes. He also likes to throw his pacifier in sacrament meeting. True, he usually only does this when he is tired and cranky but we always have sacrament when he is tired and cranky. I LOVE my child with all my heart but at times, he truly frustrates me. I want to be patient with him and I do indeed try my hardest, but at times I forget (like any normal human being). Today, like most days, I was reminded of the reason why I wanted to be a mother in the first part. It is so rewarding to see your child grow, develop, and take hold of new concepts. I absolutely love having a front row seat to this wonderful creation I call my son. But today, I was doing the dishes while my son was in his high chair. I look over at him and he gave me the big...