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Ridiculous or Not – Moms, It’s All Worth It

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Moms, you know those moments when you have tried everything and nothing seems to work with young school aged kids.

It is only 9 am and it just feels like it is 9 pm from all the early morning stress.  All you want to do is crawl back into bed to put the covers over your head and stay there for the rest of the day as ridiculous as it may sound.

And then your kid says or does something to remind why you became a mom making the insane, ridiculous moments be all but forgotten.

Ridiculous or Not Moms Its All Worth It

Here are some of those precious moments that for moms (like myself) make all the ridiculous craziness worth it not wanting to trade in minute of it in:

1.  First thing in the morning when your kid gives you that million dollar smile telling you that you are tucking them in again when bedtime hits tonight.  Even though you aren’t a morning person and truly dreaming of bedtime only moments after being awake this still fills your heart with all the fanfare that it comes with being mom.

2.  Extra kisses and hugs right before they ascend the bus steps for the school day.  Even as you are waving goodbye excited at the opportunity of hours on an end of peace and quiet, you still can’t help but want to hold on for a couple of extra seconds to those small arms wrapped around your waist. 

3.  Running towards you first thing after the bus drops them off from school to impart more hugs that are so tight you can actually feel how much they missed you for those 6+ hours.  Again, even though quiet time has most definitely ended for another day, the first few moments that you lay eyes on your child after the daily time apart feels like heaven.

4.  Even after misbehaving, mouthing off and most certainly once the dust settles to be told that you are still the most beautiful creature they laid eyes or how your hair, eyes or other features are the prettiest they have seen.  Even if they are trying to suck up or get out of a punishment, you can’t help, but secretly love being on the receiving end of their praise.

5.  Breathing a sigh of relief that the long day is finally almost over and while reading a book together before bed having them snuggle into your arms reminding you of a time when they were able to be cradled by those same arms.

6.  Even after all the excuses of why it isn’t quite bedtime yet, such as needing another glass of water, they are missing their prized stuffed animal or even for another hug, you are still the one they want and keep coming back to time after time.

7.  Jumping out of a deep sleep to have a scared child calling your name after a bad dream knowing that you will most likely lose some sleep tonight and yet once those little arms are around your neck whispering that they love you, all you want to do is stay here in this moment forever.

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Again, as ridiculous as many of the minutes, hours and days of motherhood might be, still all of the above and more makes it most definitely all worth it to be a mom.

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*A version of this article is published with permission on the Huffington Post Parents.

About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  4. Bev says

    Last night Eve was really fussy, but after I gave her a bath she was extra snuggly and it completely made me forget about the challenges leading right up to that point. I love seeing her happy face in the morning (like right now as I type this, she walked over to me going “Hiiii, hiiiii, hiiii!” and just looking so excited about life. It’s pretty amazing!

  7. Seana Turner says

    I think for me the greatest joy is getting to watch my children enjoy and succeed at their own pursuits. My daughter was in a school play, and it has been running in a loop on the local education channel. I keep re-watching it… what’s more fun than that?

  10. Diane Roark says

    Janine,

    I have been discourage so much lately with some of my kids but it is all worth it but I know it is worth it. Dealing with teens who have great hearts but are not very neat (organized) nor do they communicate with me as well as I need them to is frustrating. Thanks for the reminder that what really matters is they love me.
    Many Blessings,
    Diane Roark

  15. Eli@coachdaddy says

    There is nothing quite like the wait for a dad when his kid sprints to him – no matter how far away – for a hug. And bedtime procrastination is an art for my girls – one that I’ll fall for every single time. Beautiful list, Janine.

  17. Marcia @ Blogitudes says

    Those precious moments in life truly are treasures, Janine and I’m so very glad you’re experiencing and loving them. Smiles and hugs from little faces and arms can make any day seem like Mother’s Day … and that’s the way every Mom should feel every day. I’m so glad you do. Great post! 🙂

  18. Susanne/The Dusty Parachute says

    I love these. My favorite part of the day is when I go to pick up my 5 yo son from school and no matter what he’s doing on the playground his eyes light up and he shouts a big “MOMMY!” and runs over to me. I know from having a 9 year old that this won’t last forever so I soak up every single one in case it’s the last. 🙂

  19. Karen says

    I only have one and she’s 3 1/2 right now. Some days I just want the day to be over at noon. I never realized how 3 is so much harder of an age than 2! But then she’ll say something funny or just launch into some weird dance move that cracks me up. Sometimes I have to remind myself that she’s not going to be this age forever and one day she’ll be a teen wanting to be off with friends all the time. I’m going to be missing her then!

    • Janine says

      Karen, three was definitely a rough age and now that my girls are pretty much school age, it has gotten better in some levels, but still remembered feeling the same way about 3 being harder than 2!

  20. Leslie says

    Oh, man…now I’m missing my kids like crazy! Our oldest still loves to cuddle before bed. And even though we know we need to wean her off of it, it’s still one of the sweetest parts of the day. And the little one always gives the sweetest smile when she sees me in the morning. Precious moments indeed. Thanks for the reminder to cherish what we’ve got!

  21. lisacng @ expandng.com says

    Definitely, 100X, worth it! Just the other day I got mad at J before dinner. After dinner he put away his dishes in the dishwasher without me prompting. I said “good job, without even me saying something” and he said he was doing it because he didn’t want me to be mad anymore. Of course I melted into a puddle right then and there.

  22. Emily says

    Oh, those were such sweet moments and with two out of three of my kids in the teen years now, so many of those moments you described are now what feel like distant memories. 🙁 You are right to pause and take stock of those moments and enjoy them!

  24. Kenya G. Johnson says

    Oh I miss #3! I remember bracing myself hoping that my big puppy wouldn’t knock me off my feet 😉 For each stage they pass there is a new one. I still get a big bear hug when he comes in the door after not seeing me all day.

  25. Susanne Lewis Kerns says

    I just love these. My favorite part of the day is when I pick up the 5yo at school and as soon as he sees me his eyes light up and he stops whatever he’s doing to give me a big “MOMMY!’ shout and runs over to see me. (melts)

  29. Kim says

    I used to love sitting with my boys tucked in close before nap and bed-time reading. No matter how rough the rest of the day might have been those times made everything worth it!!!

  30. Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says

    Aww, this is so sweet. Yes, I have moments when they drive me crazy but I’m swooning the next.

    Today my youngest was giving me attitude and I told her, “That hurts my feelings when you yell at me like that.”

    She said, “Awww, I’m sorry momma,” and gave me a big hug around my legs. Those moments Janine… are priceless.

    Thanks for sharing these beautiful thoughts with us.

    Wishing you a lovely evening.
    xoxo

  33. Lisa @ The Golden Spoons says

    So true! This week is so insanely busy and stressful for me, but last night my youngest wanted me to lay in bed while she read to me. She snuggled her head on my shoulder and chose one of my favorites children’ books to read (even though it is too easy for her now). I just lose my eyes, laid there with my arm around her, and listened to her little voice. Afterwards, she told me how much she loved me. Makes it all worth it.

  34. Carrie Groneman says

    Janine, another terrific post my friend! Perfect perspective and very well put. Life with children – of any age – has its challenges, but the love is worth it all. Thank you so much for this reality check. Carrie, A Mother’s Shadow

  41. Aunt Gloria says

    How wonderful that the girls can express their feelings and let you know how much they love you! You must be doing something right! Being a mom is worth all the effort and I know the girls will always be there for you.
    Happy weekend! xxoo

  42. The Pinterested Parent says

    This is all so true. We had this this morning, Mai & I were having an argument about her not eating (surprise, surprise.) I finally got her to eat some of the fruit that I put on her plate with her eggs & sausage. She looked at me & said ” Mama, I love you.” All is forgiven…until the next time.

  43. Rea says

    Aww, so true and so sweet. I always look forward to bedtime when Reiko is at his tamest and would just fall asleep in my arms. BUT before that actually happens, there will be minutes of tantrums first. Such is life. 🙂

  44. Jhanis says

    So true! I was so stressed out this weekend from trying too much to relax with the kids. We went out for swimming (we have been taking turns in getting sick so it was our first time to go swimming since summer arrived!) and naturally, my kids were all over the place, pulling me over the edge of sanity. When we got home, both were talking to each other about how much fun they had and my heart just melted listening to them. 🙂

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