I really feel like I was born to be a mom! The past two Fridays I was able to pick Marisah and Harrison up from school and spend the weekend with them. I love picking them up from school. I love hearing about their day, seeing what they learned that day, ask about any tests, and communicate with their teachers. I love looking through their backpacks to see all their work and going over anything that they seem to be having trouble with.
In addition to all these things, I love watching them play and learn. I love making dinner for them while they quietly play on the computer or read a book. I love the hugs at night, the cuddles in bed in the morning and the unconditional outpouring of love.
I even love singing "Down By The Bay" for an hour on the car ride home from the beach and listening to their silly rhymes.
A lot of people seem to think that being a stay-at-home mom is a thankless job, but in my experience with being a "stand-in" the rewards are in the faces of the kids. The rewards are the hugs and kisses. The rewards are constantly being asked when they will see me again because they will miss me too much. I have pure joy in taking care of those little munchkins. Even if it is frustrating sometimes when they are not listening or behaving, it is a wrinkle in time that will quickly pass.
I love making a difference in the life of a child- there is no greater reward in the world! I will continue to do everything I can to make these kids have the best life they can.
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