4 years ago, I was a newlywed, basking in the bliss that only a newlywed can feel, floating on cloud 9. Sure, there were some hard times in that first year of marriage (we bought and moved into our first home, we remodeled our home, I graduated college, we both took new jobs, and by the end of that year found out we were expecting) but that newlywed bliss is just a feeling that is hard to duplicate!
Over the years, add in two kids, a decision to have me stay home, Brandon working longer/more to make that happen for me, unfinished home renovations, money, alone time- it gets hard some days to feel that newlywed bliss. There are days where I just feel like I am going through the motions only to collapse exhausted into bed just to rest and do it all over again. My role feels monotonous. It IS monotonous. But it’s important, and sometimes I just need to take a step back and think about WHY I am doing what I do.
I do what I do because I love my husband. I love that he is a provider for our family. I love serving him by making sure he has clean clothes every morning and food to eat in the evening. (Seriously, these are his priorities. I can live with this!) I do what I do because I love my kids, I love watching them grow and I love fostering that growth in them. I love that I get to be with them all the time. (Well, for the most part! 
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I do what I do because deep down, I LOVE it, even on the days where I would pay someone to just let me stay in the bathroom alone for 10 minutes and on the days where I am almost sad that it’s bedtime already. I do it because it’s important to me.
But most importantly, I do what I do because I feel that is what the Lord has called me to do. To be a wife and a mother. I do what I do to please Him. I’m not perfect, and I have days where I honestly feel like I can’t get it together. But I am trying, and striving, and loving what I do.
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I can so relate to this post! I have 3 children & I stay at home with them. Some days I feel like I couldn’t get any more tired or frustrated but in the end I wouldn’t trade these days for anything.
Yes, yes, yes. I go through reminders like this for myself all the time. A life of a momma is full-on a large majority of the time but like you said, it’s this time of fostering growth that is truly changing and shaping lives. Way to go Julie!
Amen, Sister!
Amen to that! So eloquently stated and full of grace. You are so lucky to be doing exactly what you are and to have that support from your husband.
How sweet of you to remind us that we all serve a purpose. I, unfortunately, am not able to stay home, but I do what I do {work} because it is what’s best for my baby right now. Thanks for reminding me to be grateful
I loved this post and couldn’t agree more! There are HARD days – especially w/ babies and toddlers – and there are days I just want to check out, but it’s so worth it and I’m so blessed to be doing what I’ve always dreamt of doing and at the end of the day, what I love! Thanks for sharing these thoughts & words!