A Hardworking mother is redundant.

A Hardworking mother is redundant. Running a household, taking care of kids and looking out for a husband requires a lot of multi-tasking and a lot of patience. :-) I am grateful for a husband who (most of the time) appreciates my efforts and is also very hands-on with our kids. Nothing can ever replace the fact that you are there for your kids when you need them, that you share those milestone moments, and even little, everyday moments...

Being a parent is no easy task. Don't get me wrong, the rewards of seeing your child laugh and make-lambing are priceless, but I can't help but think... am I raising my child up in the right way? Am I being a good enough example to my children?

They say you can determine a lot about a parent and person by the way their children act. I can't help but look and observe my 2 kids and smile... I think we have done a pretty good job (so far). My heart overflows and I always feel the urge to cry whenever I think of my kids... is this normal? I want to help provide for the family but at the same time, I also want to be around my kids all the time... to be there when they wake up in the mornings or when it's time for their afternoon nap... or just to spend those precious moments with my son, we sit and talk about Thomas and Friends, or drown myself in the generous smiles of my 5-month old daughter.

I am still very much a work in progress. Finding that balance between my kids, husband, our home and work is something that I struggle with everyday. Some days are challenging and other days can be a breeze. I still have a lot of dreams and goals for myself and our family. I just hope and pray that sooner than later, those dreams and goals will indeed become a reality.