There are days where I am blessed to be able to spend the majority of the time focusing soley on my children. I have learned that my job can wait, and that in the grand scheme of things, housework comes a distant second to quality time with the most important people in my world..my boys. There is a poem that my mom gave me right before Kent was born. She knows how obsessed I was with keeping a spotless house, so she framed this poem, and it keeps a permanent residence on my counter next to the coffee pot.
Some houses try to hide the fact that children shelter there
Ours boasts of it quite openly the signs are everywhere
For smears are on the windows and little smudges on the door
I should apologize I guess for the toys strewn on the floor
But I sat down with the children today, and we played and laughed and read
And if the doorbell doesn't shine, their eyes will shine instead
For when at times I am forced to choose the one job or the other..
I want to be a housewife, but first I'll be a mother.
Yesterday I was reminded that these boys are the delights of my life. I love them more than words could ever express, and I know they will grow quickly, and soon leave the nest. I want to cherish every moment, every spill, every ouchie, every overturned basket of toys, and every tear that I get to kiss away. I love my boys, for they are the greatest joys of my heart.
8 comments:
parker is so sweet sharing with kent:-) i love that poem. it is so true that we will never get this time back! i know there are days brian probably gets home and wonders why the house looks exactly the same, but he instantly forgets about it when i tell him about all the things kayla and i did together:-)parker and kent are so lucky to have you as their mommy!
Wow! I LOVE that poem!
I seriously am going to print it out and frame it for my kitchen too! Thanx for sharing such a great post! And yes, Parker and Kent are soooo lucky to have you as their mommy! xoxo
The poem is beautiful. That was so sweet of your momma.
Parker and Kent are the lucky ones! You are also very blessed!
What a great reminder for me with another little one on the way. Thanks, Bethany!
I always struggle with this. I want a clean house too and often feel like I can't do anything else until it is clean but I am working daily on remembering that spending time with the girls is way more important. I think it is a hard lesson to learn but one that I have to learn or I will live with many regrets! Aren't kids the greatest?
I love the poem! Just for the record I think you are a fantastic mom! I still think you should write a book, so that I can read it and get educated on this stuff before I am thrown into it in less than 4 months! :)
HI Bethany,
I found your blog and I just love it. Are you still running? There is a running event next Thursday in Frankfort. I am going your way after I finish my job at the Tinley Park Recreation Center. Just talk to me at church and we could go together.
Chris Chapan
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