So, I have two over night shifts every weekend when I have plenty of down time to up date my blog. Only problem is that I'm not at my own computer, so I can't update pictures. I guess I can at least make sure to write some posts.
I had a realization today about the powerful impact that my children have on my self image. My self esteem was boosted several points as Juliet was dragged away from me to get her teeth brushed yelling, "Mommy, I want Mommy. I just LOVE Mommy. Mommy I will miss you so much if you aren't here when I wake up." On the other hand, I was taken down a couple of notches when Cole came and sat down next to me, gently placed his hand on my lower leg, and said with great delight, "Mommy has hairy legs!"
Of course, Cole meant no insult at that hairy leg comment. From his bright enthusiasm it is clear that he thinks my hairy legs are one of my best qualitities. Juliet shares a similar joy in my facial blemishes. She will stare at me with great concentration until she can point to a bump and say, "Mommy, what's that?" With only slight embarassment I'll answer, "that's a pimple honey," at which point she will reply with great chagrin, "Why don't I have any pimples!" I guess we can't all be so lucky, Juliet, you will have to learn to live with your absolutely flawless skin....until adolescence comes as puts you out of your misery.
At what point to we lose our appreciation for chubby thighs, hairy legs, and skin blemishes as potentially endearing qualities? I challenge everyone to take a chance to gaze with great love at your spouse some time soon and then make that fervent announcement, "I just love your nose hairs!" It may just make your spouse feel a little bit more loved and accepted. Of course, that may not be the result at all, in which case I want to absolve myself of any personal liability.
2 comments:
I feel ya on so many levels with this post. I'm very blessed to have a husband and children who love me just the way I am. But sometimes that is still hard to accept. Thanks for your sweet words. :)
Dear, dear Jessica. I thank the Lord for mother's like you. I also see the daughter of Heavenly Father (in you) growing and blossoming and nurturing your children with that growth. I am blessed that you share it in your blog and brings me to praise (Matt 5:16) Heavenly Father for His wisdom and insight in giving us families to grow up in. May God bless you richly. Thank you for sharing and warming my heart.
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