Why being a mom is the best job EVER!

As I get close to the end of my pregnancy, doing simple things is just getting harder and harder.  My growing belly makes my back hurt. I have aches and pains all over from my body stretching and growing to accommodate Autrey.  It's hard to sleep because it's almost impossible to get comfortable.  My feet and ankles hurt and are swelling.  Climbing the stairs feels like climbing Mt. Everest.  Shaving my legs...let's just say it's a monumental task.  All these things make taking care of a busy 2 year old a challenge.  We have our good days and bad.  I'm not sure how much he understands about why mommy isn't so much fun these days.  It makes me feel bad, like I'm not being a good mommy. 

But then there will be days like today.  I went to Goodwill this morning to drop off some of Phillip's old clothes.  Jackson fell asleep on the way home.  This was HOURS before he normally takes a nap.  When we got home I put him in his bed (this is no easy task. I have to carry him up to his room and fit get him into his bed in the small space between the guardrail and the top bunk with a bulging belly in my way).  I came down and started cleaning up the kitchen.  A 1/2 hr later, Jackson was crying...and that was that...his only nap of the day, earlier than normal and much shorter than normal.  I am disappointed because I CHERISH nap time as my rest time... So how are we going to make it through the rest of the day?  Well we've spent time playing with Spiderman, cars, reading books, and now Jackson is watching Curious George.  I haven't taken very many pics lately, so I thought I would try and get a few cute ones of Jackson.  And here's what I got!

What does this have to do with qualifying being a mommy as best job ever?  Well other moms out there know that it's the little things that count!  When my sweet boy saw the camera and decided to flash me his best smiles, it really brightened my day.  Just like when he says momma and climbs up on the couch with me, or when he dances to any and all music, or anything that sorta resembles music, or when he holds my hand, or spreads his arms as wide as he can and then runs to me for a great big hug, or when he climbs into what is left of my lap and gives me a big wet kiss...the list goes on and on.  I am so blessed to be able to stay at home with Jackson and soon Autrey.  Of course there are times when he drives me crazy, but most of the time I am blown away by how lucky we are to have such a good boy. 

Jackson is truly a gift from God and I feel so privileged to be his mommy! 

To all the mommies out there...Cherish every moment with your children.  When they are driving you crazy and you feel like pulling out your hair, stop, take a breath, and remember that they are precious gifts from God!