"Enjoy them!"

Today someone unknowingly gave me a word of advice about my kids..."enjoy them." Those words resounded in my heart for minutes after they were uttered nonchalantly. I began to think of each of my daughters and I felt blessed. Motherhood has been the most challenging chapter of my life but hands down the most rewarding. Even when I doubt myself or cry tears of complete frustration, the truth is that I am blessed and with four daughters I have MUCH to enjoy! I cannot imagine my life without my any one of my children. For all the mom's who can often daily deal with guilt or (often) self-imposed pressure, don't waste your time! There is no such thing as a part-time mom! Enjoy your children because honestly, they enjoy YOU! Only you can love them and make them giggle in that special way. Whether I just walked up to the school grounds to pick up my school-aged daughters or tip-toe up to my baby's crib, the response is always the same- a heart-felt, love-filled, warm and fuzzy filled smile. Mom (or dad) don't be so hard on yourself. You're amazing! You have your children to prove it! Enjoy them!