I am so fortunate this week to be spending a few days with my family and after the whirlwind of our big announcement, it's nice to be able to take a couple of days and relax. And when I say relax, I mean hang out with Mom, Dad, Brother, Sis-in-law, and the 2 greatest nephews ever. There's no relaxing with 2 kids under 5!
There are giggles, and cleaning up spills, and water guns and snuggles on the couch, and early morning wake-up calls and meltdowns over sharing- and that's just day 1- but I'm loving every minute of it!
Sometimes this extended family time is surreal to me. I watch these precious nephews of mine grow, look at the relationship they have with their mom and my mom (who will forever be known as Nana) and I'm cataloging the lessons I'm banking for when it's my day to step into the grand world of motherhood.
Lesson #1- Don't sweat the small stuff
Lesson #2- Kids are just as happy with a game of "I Spy" as they are with a brand new toy
Lesson #3- Be firm when you need to be but always with kindness and love
Lesson #4- Enjoy family time
Lesson #5- Enjoy (savor, cherish) nap time
Lesson #6- Don't take one day for granted
I'm looking at my mom and sis-in-law as well as other mothers in my life with fresh eyes knowing we're at the start of this parenting journey. I can't express my gratitude for each and every mom who has shown me the example of what mothershood really looks like.
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