Mamas! Do you ever feel that being a mother of littles is a chore? That having little ones around makes it impossible to get anything done? I’ve been there… more than I’d like to admit.

I’ve been participating in a women’s Bible Study recently, and Titus 2 talks about our role at home. Now I know not every mama has the desire or the means to stay at home with their children. This is by no means passing judgment on those who don’t stay home…. it’s simply my thoughts, coupled with my heart to be at home with my 22-month old son.

As I pondered last week’s lesson a few days ago, I was struck by a realization, which let me tell you… is the beginning of a healthy change of my way of thinking. I have often been frustrated… particularly when my little man won’t nap or is extra clingy on a given day…why? Because it prevents me from getting “anything” done. And maybe you mama’s have figured this out already, and I’m late to the game… but as a mama, I realized… He is my job… not to be negative… but he’s where my focus needs to be! Yes, yes, I know there’s other things involved in being a homemaker, but embracing raising my son as the main purpose of where I am in this phase of my life is an absolute game-changer.

About 3 months after my son was born, I naively thought, now things can start going back to normal, and I can go back to accomplishing what I used to be able to do. Yep… I can hear you laugh… and it doesn’t bother me because I laugh at my naïveté too. 😂 But this is my new normal, and now my son is no longer an interruption… he is my purpose… and even in two days it has changed things. Do I still get stressed and frustrated? Absolutely! Do I want to bang my head against the wall over my son’s repeated behaviors that I don’t understand… yep, sure do! But by God’s Grace, I am more understanding… and spending more time with him makes him less clingy (I know there will still be days when he’s super clingy/fussy)…

So, Mama, take this as encouragement… I definitely don’t have it all figured out… but cherish your littles because they grow up way too fast. You’re doing great! God’s guiding you in His best plan for you, and there’s no other place I’d rather be.

With Love, Beth