My kids beg for some form of attention from me almost every second of the day.  They expect a lot from me.  Sometimes, it’s not a big deal, but others I just want to do what I want at that moment.  It’s hard not to fall into that trap of thinking you’re just a servant to your kids.

Except really I am.  And I’m happy to be the person they go to to fulfill their every whim.  Of course, I want them to become self sufficient, but I want them to know that they can always depend on me.  Yes, there are times they have to wait while I finish what I’m doing, but I think if I am giving, they will learn the same trait.

I hear a lot of moms saying “my kids expect me to do X,Y,Z  for them.  What do they do for me?”  I have no doubt that these women love their children, I just know I don’t want to sound like them.

I am grateful for the chance to mother these children, to do for them, to try my best to fulfill their every dream.

In trying to be a better mother, I promise:

1. to look my children in the eye when they speak to  me
2. minimize computer time when my children are with me
3. limit phone time when my children are with me
4. try my hardest to stay away from “just a sec”
5. hug them when they start screaming or crying (praying on this one.)
6. love them with all my heart
7. love their father with all my heart
8. start my day with prayer
9. pray for them
10. play with them

I still stare at each of my kids in amazement.  How did I really get here?  Am I really equipped to raise them?  With God’s grace, I can do it.  I just hope I can do a good job.