The MOMster

She loved kids. She had kids. Then, She did not love all kids as much, but she really loved her kids. Then, her kids, kids. She is me. I am she. The Kooki Momster.

She is all things mom. Crafts, late nights weary, playdates, cookies, lots of laughter and some tears…. Sharing stories. She would rather talk to them and hear their take on this old world and thing called life than anyone. Learn she did in all the discussions, as much about herself as them. More about God than about the actual people in the story. A Creator extraordinaire! And she got to be a part of three of His creation stories.

What a joy! This ride called parenting is exhilarating and exhausting, hopeful and daunting, certainly not for the faint of heart. Determination must be summoned daily. She often found hope in the mantra “ The idea of being a mother still appeals to me, the idea of being a mother still appeals to me, …. The idea of being a mother still appeals to me” as she rocked herself back and forth, back and forth, reminding herself that her love can help her do it. After all, she has a Great Example of a Parent, who never gives up and endures all  childish ways that threaten to break His heart.

She hangs on their every word, waiting for a jewel to remember this moment forever. She writes them down so she can recall it when the days are long gone and the child is grown. Her favorite name, her favorite but most challenging role…. Mom.

For all those who do this job, i salute you. There is no one right way, we all do the best we can along the way as it plays out. No way to predict the challenges, joys or lessons He gives each one of us through our kiddos. But, blessed are we in every one of them! She feels left out and she feels a part of everything they do…. And longs to know about it all.

If I could do it over, I would not change a thing except that it go slower…. It is what it is and we get to go along for the ride…. Best one ever! Embracing the journey of motherhood, all that it is!