Good Mother

What is the definition of a 'good mother'? Is it the mother who sits in with her Kindergartner's class every Wednesday afternoon to pass out paint supplies, and cheese sticks? Is it the mother who chose to leave her career she worked so hard for, and focus on her growing family? Is it the single mother who works two jobs and still makes time to help with math homework she doesn't even understand? Is it the mother who has been away from her babies for eighteen months because she feels that defending their freedom is first and foremost? I sometimes look at my children while they are asleep, and I wonder, do they think I am a good mother? Did I show each one of you enough affection today, so that if for some reason I have to leave this world suddenly, you know that I loved you? Do you know, my sweet babies, that even though I have given life to you, it is you who gives me life now? I spend my whole day feeding them, making sure noses are kept clear of boogies, diapers are tended to, homework is correct, clothes are clean, everyone is sharing, a favorite blanket is found in time for bed, and teeth are brushed. But, do they know how much I love them? Do they? I hope so, I really do. If it weren't for them, I would be empty.

Sigh...just needed to get that out.

On another note, I made bread! It took two tries in my bread maker (the one that I have had FOREVER, and managed to lose the instruction manual...nice) but, the end result was YUMMY! I followed this recipe:Honey Whole-Wheat Bread, instead of bread flour, I just used whole-wheat.

I highly recommend it! Nothing makes me feel like a better mom than nourishing my family with healthy food that came from my very own kitchen. Abby even said, "You don't have to buy bread from the store anymore!" No, I don't, and that is fantastic!

I hope you all have a fun-filled weekend!

xo-Joy