Living My Dream

A few weeks ago after lots of sick time on the couch, first with each of the kids and then as a sick person myself, I had plenty of time to think about life and process all that was going on.

Amidst all of the doctor, dentist and physiotherapist appointments that filled every nook and cranny of our week as we took care of ear infections, a chipped tooth, colds, flus, stomach infections and blood tests I had a moment of stillness where a potent realization sunk deep into my being, right to the heart. It was the moment that I looked at my children, playing nicely together in the doctor waiting room in the blur of sick children that were intermingled into the colorful decor, and thought to myself, 'this is awesome'. No, that wasn't some bizarre sarcastic or cynical comment that I was making to myself; it was a sincere, whole-hearted, personal thought.

 Being a mother and raising children is something that I dreamed of and wanted more than anything else as I was growing up and there I was, in that doctors' office, in the thick of living out my dream. And while my dreams certainly didn't get detailed enough to include things like the shoulder of my shirt constantly covered in snot because of all the extra "I'm sick" hugs with the added feature of a runny nose or the doctor office receptionists knowing each of my children by name because we have been in there so frequently as of late, they were realistic enough to know that there would be sick days, trips to the doctor, extra hugs and kisses to give and tears to wipe away and I looked forward to those moments with almost as much anticipation as all the happy, healthy moments because those moments would mean that I was finally living out my dream of being a mom - and well - that is awesome. And boy, am I grateful for those two little blessings of children, that I get to be there for all the good and the sad times to support, love and encourage. I am grateful to be living my dream and grateful for this little family of mine that make it all possible, because they're awesome and I love them.

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For another great article about living the dream as a mom, be sure to check out this one from Saren Eyre Loosli on the Power of Moms. Love that site and all the incredible and inspirational moms who contribute to it.