It's been so nice to get back into reading books and things that I want to read, especially since those things are not textbooks. I went a little crazy at the library last week because it had been so long... but looking back, there's no way I'm going to read 5 books 3 weeks. So I'm glad the book I'm reading was the first book in pile.
It is seriously THE best book. I have already vowed that I am buying 3 copies. One for me. One for my Mother in law. And one for my Mom.
It's a book about Motherhood called, "For Every Mother." It's about celebrating motherhood in any stage that you are in, whether that's a new mom, seasoned mom, or grandma.
A few things that this book makes me want to always remember:
-Motherhood is hard in any season, so never assume that someone else has it easy just because they are in a different place than I am.
-I am so so so grateful that my baby is healthy and alive. A privilege that should never be taken for granted.
-Family is most important. Everything else can wait. Sometimes I feel like a failure because I dropped out school while I was pregnant/super sick with Eli. But then I have to remember...would I want to be working right now? Or in clinicals for 8 hours a day? Those things would definitely put Brian and I in a better place financially. However, my baby will only be a baby for a year. Then a toddler. And so on. I realize that working is something that some Moms need to do or want to do, and I fully support that. But at this point in my life right now, I am beyond grateful that I get to stay home with Eli and that Brian is so supportive and hardworking to allow me to do that.
-Raising kids is hard work that is full of different seasons. Some days will feel like a complete waste. Those are the times to remember that I'm planting my seeds to reap the harvest later.
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