Why I love having children

Why I love having children At times I fell like I only talk about my children when I am annoyed by them or bragging about them.  It is never in the middle.  So today I am going to remember why I love being a Mom and having a family. Starting a family was not as easy as the Mr. or I would have planned.   I am telling you this so you know that we had many emotions when we started our family.  We prayed, we cried, we got angry, we were full love and peace at times; we at times were just lost.  These emotions are similar to how it is now as a family.   I love the fact that I smile and my kids smile when we see each other after a day at school. I love on Saturdays the boys pile in our bed.  (Unless we lock the door to get some sleep.) I love that hugging a child when they are happy or sad is a place of joy.  I love knowing the true absolute love that comes with having children. I love watching my kids become independent.  It does hurt sometimes when they don’t need me as much, but that is our jobs as parents: to prepare them to live. I love reading with my kids.  I need to do it more.  It is both of our happy times.  (I LOVE watching the Mr. reading with our boys.) I love learning about sports.  Did you know that baseball has umpires not referees?  I love seeing the world with childlike eyes.  It gives old things a new splendor. I love celebrating holidays as a family and making traditions. I love seeing my parents with my boys. I love sending my boys to my parents’ house and enjoying the quiet that we once took for granted. I love talking theology with my kids.  The questions they ask are hard and lead me to new spiritual places as an adult. Simply…I love having kids and all that comes with it.  I could use a break some days, but I will take a nap when I am 70.  Here at St. Andrew every child that walks through the doors is now a part of our church family.  What a blessing it is to be a part of your child's life.  This weekend at church introduce your child to a new friend (young or old) and let your church family grow.