So many things going around in my head. With older children and then raising a grandchild I am torn between mothering in two entirely different parts of my life. The older ones have such different needs than the one we have at home. Sometimes I can only concentrate on just one and the other just has to slide. That is why I am in awe of young mothers I know with 3+ children and I know several. I do have the advantage of knowing what is out there concerning kids and what they will encounter. Stay on your knees. Prayer is the only thing, my faith, friends and family are what keep me sane. Never, never, never give up on your kids......no matter what!

The Mom job never stops

I dreaded the empty nest thing. As my guys got closer and closer to graduation of high school, I just wanted to put on the brakes and make time stand still. Little did I know that the mom thing really never ends.
My thirty three year old called today with really painful news and he really needed someone to listen. I was thankful he could call and just vent. We are close and he just needed mom to listen. Not tell him what to do, just listen and interject the affirmations or what about this at the right times. He will work it out. Just needed a bit of mom. Thank goodness!
Empty nest will not happen for me for a while longer.....Our grandson lives with us and the next three years will fly by. I am going to do everything I can to help them slow down, but I have been through this twice before and time does fly by way too soon. Stop to listen, watch that caterpillar with them. The dusting can wait. Just make sure everyone has clean clothes for the next day and all will be good.

A new adventure

I am in awe of the wonderful stay at home moms I know through my church. It has been a long time since I have had that privilege and I would not have traded those days for anything. There is nothing like being a mom and having the time to spend and mold those little minds. The memories you can make doing simple things like taking the time to make mudpies, go to the park and walk in the creek. Simple things are really the best when it comes to children. They really do not need all that we think they do. They just need us.