The joys of Motherhood

My 18-year-old cousin asked me yesterday what it was like to be a Mum!

Surprising both her and myself, I hesitated before I answered. My answer should have been "Motherhood...It's fantastic! Amazing! I love every minute of it!"

The real answer?

I have never been so tired, stressed, happy, sad, anxious, scared, overjoyed, in awe, thankful, (I could go on) in my life.

It's a mixture of emotions.

It's a rollercoaster ride.

It's the hardest thing I have ever done!

Even harder than teaching a class of 34 Year 6 pupils? Definitely! You can send a class of kids home at 3 o'clock!!

Never have I cried so much.

Never have I laughed so much.

Never have I worried so much.

I worry that he's not getting enough sleep. I worry that he's sleeping too much.

I worry that he's hungry. I worry that he's overfed.

I am desperate for him to start crawl. And yet I dread the day he does!

But, yes, even after all that, it is wonderful! And I have so much to thank God for. I wouldn't change it for the world!

I am so blessed!