Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Definition of Motherhood


To anyone who was wondering...
What is the actual, literal definition of motherhood?
I will tell you.

You lay in your bed wondering how you are going to make it through one more day.
You close your eyes. Trying to sleep.
You find yourself repeating positive affirmations in your mind trying to calm your anxious nerves.
You finally drift off to sleep.
Only to be awakened by that never-ending, unstoppable need to use the restroom.
You see in motherhood, every child you give birth to, actually doubles your nighttime restroom visits.
I am up to six.
On the way back from the bathroom, you decide to peek your head into your children's rooms making sure no one has kidnapped them.
And you find this picture.
Your mind immediately, without any hesitation depicts the scene that might have taken place.

After threatening your child's life if he comes out of his room one more time, you picture him going to his brothers bed begging to sleep with him.
The older, stubborn brothers usually refuses this request profusely.
The older boy must have felt bad when the younger one made those sad, puppy eyes and told him how scared he was to sleep alone.
The older boy relented.
The younger boy cuddled close to his stronger, older and braver brother.
Their mother happened to catch this moment on a trip to the potty.
Tomorrow, I just might make it.
And this, is motherhood.

4 comments:

Sarah said...

i love that picture! i can't wait to have my little kids be best buds. oh and i love your new blog layout and picture!

The WALL Street Times said...

You guys look great in a boat. We went to Lagoon last night. Not nearly the same without you. My definition of motherhood this week is making Cole complete a basketball camp that he has not enjoyed. Let's just say that boys are aggressive and he isn't but I am glad I made him stick it out. Have a great week.
Love ya,
Linds

lynnette orme said...

I know this doesn't go here, but THANKSfor washing the sheets. Betchya the cat will be back. Mom

The Allred Family said...

Ok, at first I was expecting an announcement as to the real reason you were up going to the bathroom six times a night- still waiting. Also, love the picture. So cute. And in the picture below, Naomi is wearing the swimsuit from Gymboree for 3.99. Did you find it at the outlet? Also, glad I am not your neighbor with the cat in your house. I couldn't come over for weeks!