Here’s the thing about motherhood, you just don’t realize how much you’re going to enjoy it.
How much you’ll love them.
How much you’ll like them.
You don’t realize how necessary they are in your life.
The thing about motherhood is those yummy, creamy cheeks.
How could I go a day without munching on those cheeks?
It’s about breakfast messes.
It’s about calming a tantrum.
It’s about inflicting giggles.
It’s about rocking to sleep.
It’s about wiping noses, socking toesies, and combing bed-head hair.
It’s about loud conversations.
And conversations where no words are necessary at all.
It’s about the patter of little feet down the hallway.
It’s about snack time.
It’s about loading, and unloading, loading, and unloading.
It’s about peaceful naps.
It’s about missing the noise.
It’s about missing the quiet.
The thing about motherhood is not realizing how necessary it is to have little helping hands everywhere you go.
A potty companion.
A middle-of-the-night pal.
An errand-helper.
A professional stirrer.
A question asker.
A show demander.
An idea haver.
Motherhood is about snuggly, freshly bathed babies.
It’s about jammied bums.
It’s about kisses goodnight.
It’s about night-time giggles and night time wiggles.
It’s about a full heart, and drained patience.
It’s about grace.
It’s about love.
So. Much. Love.
These two have my heart.
Kristi
I love this:) eyes welled up with tears. And what a darling picture! Being a mom is the greatest.
Leah
Just beautiful! Exactly how I feel! Thanks for sharing! Your girls are precious! 🙂
Cass Miller
Thank you, Leah! xoxo
Cass Miller
Thank you, Kristi! It sure is. 🙂
Ana
Oh, I so love those words ! I can’t wait to have children 🙂
Thank you
Cass Miller
Thank you, Ana. It really is the greatest. 🙂
Candice
Cass your blog and writing is a breath of fresh air! I also have two little girls 4 and 2 years and I love to read about both the joys and the challenges you and your family experience. You keep it real and as a reader I respect and appreciate this. Sometimes I read along going “yes, yes, I know exactly you mean”. I particularly liked the post about your connection with Harlo as I have a unique and precious connection with my 4 year old but could never document it as beautifully as you did however, you have inspired me to give it a go as I would like to record this for my daughter.
Keep doing what you do. Your daughters are lucky to have a mother who invests so much in their well being.
Cass Miller
Candice, what a sweet, sweet compliment. Thank you for taking the time to write that. I love that you have girls the same ages as mine! I’m so glad you’re making an effort to keep record of your babes and your feelings about motherhood. It will be such a treasure to you and to them. When I started my blog I had no idea how much I would enjoy being able to look back on years of their lives. So much we forget!
I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the blog, and thank you so much for your sweet message. 🙂
xoxo, Cass
Elizabeth Ann
SUCH a sweet post! 😉 Love this! Found you via Casey Wiegand!
Cass Miller
Thank you, Elizabeth! Glad you stopped by! 🙂