Ever Have one of Those Days?

Today was certainly a day that had me on my toes. There was one too many tantrums, a few too many fights and arguments. Three too many children that didn't want to obey, too many piles of laundry, a lot of messes created that needed cleaning. Many mouths to feed, bills to be paid and church callings that needed to be done. Not to mention a little girl that continually destroyed her sisters things because she gets a great reaction. A son who thinks I am mean when I don't know what he is talking about. And lets not forget a 3 year old, who today was the 3 year old of all 3 year olds. You know what I mean, the kind that throws a fit at everything for long extended periods of time. The kind you can't reason with no matter what, I could go on and on. Then there was the massive headache that you just can't cure. Yes, it was an unusually rough day to be the mom at my house today. The kind of day I ask myself why it was that I wanted kids in the first place, let alone wanted to stay at home with them and raise them. The kind of day where your patience just about walks out the door and allows all Hell to break loose. I am sure you all know the kind of day I am referring to. And then like a glimmer of hope I read something that made me stop and ponder on my life. Something that really hit me hard. I made a choice to be a mother. I also made a choice to stay at home with my children, I am so grateful that I am able to do that. I have been entrusted by the Lord with these sweet spirits, how grateful I am that he trusts me to do my best to raise them. There are definitely hard days but you have to stop and look at all the joy they bring. The random "mom, I love you". The big hugs. The things that remind me what being a kid is all about. The playful imaginations that run wild and are so fun to observe. The inquisitive mind of a child who yearns to learn more. All the sweet smiles that light up a room and can change your mood in an instant. I love to watch the moments when one of my children will help another one, or be there to comfort them when they are sad. You really do learn that it is the little simple things in life that are important. So even on a day like today I can say that I am so glad that I am a mother and that I get to experience the joys of watching my kids grow up. I have truly been blessed in my life to have 3 beautiful, healthy children and to be able to stay home with them. After all this was my choice and I don't for a minute regret it. I wouldn't change it for anything! I do believe we have to have this kind of a day so we are able to look back at the sweet joys of motherhood and truly remember what it is all about.