Momming

It's a complete understatement to say that parenthood is one of the most difficult things a human being can face. Not even considering the daily tasks our jobs as parents require, the fact that we are responsible to bringing an entire human being into the world and then taking care of them, teaching them, training them and loving them unconditionally is a pretty daunting task. I think its amazing how God designed parenthood. Some days you may feel like you are a superhero, getting all the laundry complete before the little ones wake up and then getting a head start on dinner before dusk. Other days you may feel quite the opposite, but, regardless of how the day went, being a parent brings you this unexplainable joy and happiness that nothing else can cause. 
I remember thinking as I held our little one for the first time that nothing can top the joy I felt that very moment, but then she smiled at me for the first time and my heart melted all over again. Just like it did when she said, "mama" for the first time or when she grabbed my face and planted a big, juicy one right on my lips. Parenthood is full of the things that bring us to what feels like our breaking point, but I encourage you not to focus too much on those times. Hang on the heart-melting, watery-eye making, over-joyed times. These experiences is what parenthood is all about, and these are the times God designed parenthood to be about. 

When I was pregnant with Lydia, a couple gave "advice to The Hubs and I. The advice was a little disappointing, especially to someone who was having a baby for the first time. Without going into their exact words, this couple, being parents themselves, explained parenthood to be almost a regretful thing. I walked away thinking that I am not going to regret this gift from God, but I am determined to face every challenge, every joy and every overwhelming moment with God's grace, and enjoy my new identify called Mom. 
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And this is exactly what I am doing!! Day-by-day, breathing in the meaning of momming, and being proud of motherhood, yes, even the ugly parts! This is what I want to share with you. I can't promise perfection; actually I can promise quite the opposite, but there is comfort in knowing that I'm not doing it alone! 

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​So, what does the Art of Momming mean? To me, it means so many
things! Almost too much to describe in one post, but I will do my best to wrap this one up.
The Art of Momming is an art- it deals with creativity, passion, and expression. 
The Art of Momming is part of womanhood- being proud; being an example; being confident. 
The Art of Momming is frustration- not having the answers to everything, but doing a really good job at winging it. (I've mastered that!) 
The Art of Momming is defensive- being the mama bear when the time comes of be the protector. 
The Art of Momming is a little bit of sadness- knowing that you can't control the cruel thing called time which causes your little one to grow right before your eyes. 
The Art of Momming is pure joy- the kind that will bring tears to your eyes in a moment.

The beauty of this is that we are ALL products of the Art of Momming! 

I can't wait to hear about what it means to you! Leave me a comment, and let me know!