Reason twenty why I’m ready for number four
The mind is a funny thing. It tells you what you can and can’t do, when quite honestly, the majority of the time, you can regardless. When I was crawling through the mud in the pit with rain pouring down during basic training, mouth full of dirt, hair matted down, sweaty and near tears, I looked up at the sky and let the rain wash my face. It’s just that simple sometimes. I found that moment to calm down and realize that life isn’t that damn difficult if I just put one foot in front of the other – or in this case, arm.
I’m not saying being a parent is a picnic. It isn’t. It’s truly hard work, and 99% mental. But when you have that rain in your face moment and realize that if you just stay consistent, give it your all and always be honest to yourself, sometimes it’s a little easier.
This morning a photo popped up on my side bar and remembered why I have the kids I have. Why I may complain about getting up ten times at night or having to do extra dishes or the fact that there’s nearly always someone hanging off of me.
And then I thought to myself, as I have many times in my life: life isn’t supposed to be so damn difficult. Live in the moment, complain when necessary, but always remember that the bottom line: I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Posted on January 7, 2013, in Cassie and tagged baby #4. Bookmark the permalink. 6 Comments.
Matt’s so yoooooooung. Young enough that he was like, “I’m just going to pass out here, and maybe if I hold this kid’s hand, he won’t roll off he couch.”
My little Luca man! He was the sweetest little baby. He didn’t like being held a lot, but loved to have his hand held from time to time. Still does.
This is so sweet. And you’re right. Sometimes you just have to take a deep breath, or tell your mind to be quiet and keep going. You’ll do great with #4.
The mind is crazy! I tell it to shut up often.
Here’s to living in the moment (and still being able to complain when necessary, which I am good at doing). Sometimes we need to be reminded of moments like that picture above to help put it in perspective.
Truly. That photo makes me tear up every dang time.