the (JOY) of mothering

This is a celebration of motherhood. At one point I was afraid I would never get here. But God, in His goodness, has done a great and marvelous work in my heart. He has given me so much JOY!! Especially in the little girl He has given me.

the way she just fits perfectly in my arms,

 the delight the rattle of little toys bring

the fun of after bath time snuggles and conversation,

perfectly curled eyelashes, blinked incredibly slowly turn my heart into absolute mush.

 the delight her little freshly washed curls bring to my heart.

the teary-eyed wonder that happens almost every time she smiles her beautiful, bright eyed smile at me. 

the times when I can't wait for her to wake up, 

or nap time rockings that are sometimes more soothing and comforting for me than for her.

 cute little button noses,

darling, perfectly formed little hands with dimples for knuckles 

 sitting beside her, listening to her little voice, social cough, and occasional laugh,

walking into a room and seeing that I'm not home alone.

There are hard things about being a mommy. But they're mostly selfish things. 

There are hard things about being a wife. But they're mostly selfish things.

There are hard things about being single. But they're mostly selfish things. 

So HERE'S to the GOOD & BEAUTIFUL things!!!

They're all around if we would only open our eyes to see them!!