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Being a mom is pretty special.
It’s exhausting, stinky, thankless, messy, tiring and a daily test in patience.
But its mostly just special.
I’m so blessed to be a mom of four beautiful, healthy kids and I’m so thankful to have these images with my two youngest as a tangible reminder of the joy that being a mother brings me. Looking past the spilled bowl of cheerios, the sibling squabbles, the inability to have an adult conversation void of interuption and all the daily noise, is sometimes necessary to find that joy….. 😉
…but joy is there.
In every sticky kiss, in each bedtime story, with each I love you and with every squishy hug.
I’m so thankful to be a mom!
My silent prayer for today is that I can look beyond the daily not-so-joyous events and see everything that motherhood is to me and smile.
Rebecca Cooper is a 42-year-old wife and mother of four from Alberta, Canada. As a photographer, crafter, author, and blogger, she finds joy and fulfillment in celebrating everyday moments. She loves to read and eat chocolate, and is a firm believer in afternoon naps. Rebecca shares her family’s adventures, photo tips, simple craft projects + more right here at Simple as That.
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So precious and so beautifully written. x
Beautiful!
There are some days I just want to rip my hair out being a mom, and then when I hold them close and smell them (yes, smell them, it’s wierd, I know), I just can’t let my babies go. They ARE everything!
Thank you Rebecca…sometimes we need this daily reminder.
Yesterday, I had issues from the moment my kids arrived home with their grievances from school, through homework, until we had to rush out the door for lessons. My buttons were pushed and I was on the verge of anger with one of my kiddos.
Then when I arrived at the lesson, the teacher’s child was having a full blown temper tantrum and I felt my heart go out to her, because I had just been through the same thing! I think that it is nice to know we’re not alone and we can be there for each other…to encourage and pray!
Thank you again for the blessed reminder today.
love the message and the incredibly adorable beach pics
<3
Beautiful pictures and beautiful words!
Amazing photos and beautifully written post. Finding the joy is always a great reminder. Thank you.
True, very true. Thank you for this post. You are a beautiful Momma.
amen…praying that prayer right along with you!
beautiful photos!
perfectly said and beautifully displayed you are amazing!! inspiring and so talented:)
Great pictures and a beautiful post that is so TRUE.
I work from home full time and have a 7 yr old that goes to school and a 2 yr old home with me everyday, all day! It gets stressful but it is so worth it so I can stay home with my babies!
A great prayer too 😀
Very good words to live by!
And, I want your swimsuit! Where on earth did you get it?
Such a beautiful post and wonderful photographs Rebecca!
@Emily
Hey Emily, I got my swimsuit from Downeast Basics but it looks like its out of stock. The swim skirt is the only thing I can see: http://www.downeastbasics.com/santacruzbikiniskirt–comingsoon-2.aspx
beautiful pictures! beautifully written 🙂 love your blog!! xoxo
so love this post! so true, so beautiful!
Wow, we’re on the same page! I had a “I’m thankful to be a mom” post last week. . .I need to remember the good times. . .those others will fade away, right?
I love these. So beautiful!
beautiful photos…..
What sweet pictures and such a true statement.. Motherhood is such a blessing!!
i love your blog.. i too share the silent prayer with you! thanks for putting it out there!
An absolutely wonderful and beautiful blog…from words to photos!!
Those photos are beautiful and priceless!
I love that you embrace the everyday with your kids!
I love this post so much, Rebecca! Such gorgeous photos and such truth in your beautiful words. There is truly nothing better than being a mom! The most incredible blessing! xoxo
Thank you Sara – some days it’s hard, but you’re right, there’s nothing better! 🙂