Back to the Grind

Alex went back to work yesterday after having been on vacation since December 22nd. Nothing like a dose of reality for me in terms of managing the household and caring for the kids on my own again!!! Usually as much as I enjoy having him home, I don't like to have my routine interrupted. However this year it was a welcome change because Alex hadn't taken much vacation this year at all. But now it is back to normal and another year of Student Ministries is underway for him and for me another year of walking the labyrinth known as motherhood.

I heard a line from a movie the other day that said "motherhood is the most impossible love". I think that is so true. The love of a mother is not meant to be defined in words, which is why Hallmark falls so short. This love is the most powerful force on the planet, save the power of God. I mean I'm a lover, not a fighter but I know without a doubt that I could rip to shreds anyone who threatened my babies well being, physical or emotional.

What's even more impossible about motherhood is the job description itself. We are supposed to love and nurture and prepare our babies to be independent and leave home and spread their wings. We know we need to do it and we will...but in a sense it goes against our natural instincts to want to keep our little ones close forever and shield them from suffering and pain.

So yes, in addition to years of wiping poopy bottoms, cleaning up puke, wiping snotty noses, tempering discipline with love, keeping fingers out of outlets, and nurturing self esteem we are raising the next generation of leaders for every arena of public and private life. So with all due respect to all of the other "careers" out there; motherhood has got your butt kicked up, down and sideways.

(much love to all you working mothers...you rock!)