My Family July 2013
I Recently had the pleasure to be a guest blogger on Carrotsovercake.com to discuss what I’m thankful for. So I wanted all my readers here on Successful mommy advice to have a first glace before it goes up on Friday. I want to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving and may God bless you all during this holiday season.
As this year comes to a close, I am starting to reflect on all the blessings in my life. There are so many things I am truly Grateful and Thankful for, and I consider myself to be so lucky for all that I have. My list was so long that I had to narrow it down to name just a few things, or else I would keep the readers here for hours! 🙂
First: I am so grateful for my husband. He’s such a great man, full of energy and ambitions that surpass all of my expectations in a man. He’s my support system and he’s always encouraging and motivating me, he’s an amazing partner and I am so blessed to have him and now we are raising a family together. It’s been such an exciting journey thus far and I’m so eager to see what the future has in store for us.
Second: I am thankful for the gift of being a mom. Growing up without my biological mom in my life was really difficult. It came with many challenges and lingering questions. I knew that one day when I became a mom that I would be the best I could. Today I am not only blessed with two amazing kids, I am now expecting my third child. I am so full of joy to call myself a mom, and it is my true calling in this life to teach, mentor, and guide my kids.
Third: Finally, I am thankful for the privilege to be a stay-at-home-mom. As a woman I feel that we have the ability to make choices not only for ourselves, but for our kids. Many people will say that stay-at-home-moms lose themselves by staying home all the time. Not for me. I feel completely content with my decision to stay home with my kids. It’s been such a blessing and now in my blog I can share that journey with so many other moms.
We have to remember to write down our blessings often, sometimes we forget them and only remember them during the holiday season. I know that I fall victim of that often. I hope that you all have a wonderful holiday and may God bless you all in the New Year! 🙂
XOXO,
Reina
Hello Reina, I think its really amazing how u always see the bright side of motherhood, i really admire that from you. To be honest, i cant say the same thing about me cause being at home all day long with my angels and with a husband that is working non stop, it gets really hard when you dont have the “me time”. Besides having two kids with spevial needs is even more exausting… but reading your posts and all the great messages u r always sending it gives me strenght and the belief that I might get someday to the point were I can feel the same satisfaction, and it doent mean i never do is just that sometimes i’m way too tired to think positive
Rosela!!! Thank you so much for your lovely comments, I really appreciate them. Trust me, I am not perfect! I also have my weaknesses. I have learned that whatever you do, weather you stay home or work full time, do it and Love it. You know It was hard for me at first, I worked my entire life and having to give that up was tough. It felt like I was giving away part of me. But when I had my son, I struggled with being a mom. It was tough, I was also alone with very little help from anyone (other than my husband) I almost fell into a depression and it was not an easy beautiful transition like many think. I have learned over time, age, and my experience as a mom that we have to sit back let the kids make a disaster and have them pick it up at the end of the day. Nothing is perfect or easy (especially in motherhood) Remember that it’s hard because we make it hard. But what do they say? If they give you lemons, make a margarita! LOL! Just kidding. This blog is a part of who I am, it represents what I believe and feel strongly about. My kids run wild some days, and I lose my head. And when I do, I write. I share, with all of you. To learn from me. My goal is to hear comments just like the one you posted. To communicate with all moms to inspire and motivate. I am so proud of you! Because it’s so challenging and you do it! Keep it up and when you feel sad/or irritated message me and I’ll be by your side! 🙂 Take Care and God bless!
XOXO,
Reina