Why I LOVE being "momma"...

Sometimes motherhood can become overwhelming and you feel like you're at your wits end. Then there are other times when you are so in love and your heart overflows because you can't get enough of your children. It's easy to lose sight of the latter when you're feeling stressed out.

Sunday on our way to church we were listening to a Jesus Culture CD and I heard the littlest voice coming from the backseat singing the words to the song. Before Jayden was born God told us he would be a worshipper. He's super into music and learning to play instruments already. As we were listening to Jayden sing the lyrics to the song I started crying, maybe it's because I'm pregnant, but I think the real reason is because he's learning to love God even from a young age. I never experienced God until I was an young teenager, so it blesses my heart to watch my kids learn and grow in their relationship with God.

"You have taught children and infants
to tell of your strength,
silencing your enemies
and all who oppose you."

Psalm 8:2

A few weeks ago Jayden's Sunday school teacher brought his guitar to sing songs with the kids. After the service he told Jordan that Jayden was the only one who knew and would sing the words to the "B-I-B-L-E" song. We sing this song everyday in our house and even Gabriella sings along... although it sounds more like "e-i-e-i-e bible!" ha! I was so proud of him that he isn't afraid to sing out the praise of God!

As rambunctious and energetic as Jayden can be, he's also very sweet and loving. We were watching the Curious George movie a couple months ago and towards the end there is a sad part where George is going back to the jungle without his friend 'the man with the yellow hat'. I looked over at Jayden and he had big tears in his eyes. When I asked him what was wrong he just broke down crying. He does have a very sensitive spot in his heart that might not always show, but it's there.

Then there is Gabriella who the world is just in love with. It doesn't take much to fall in love with her. Not only is she very adorable, she's extremely sweet and calm. She's also an extremely nurturing child. Jordan will fall on the ground and pretend to be hurt and she'll rush over to him and kiss him and ask if he's okay... literally EVERY single time! One time he pretended to fall down the stairs and she started crying, working her way towards him until she could check on him to make sure he was okay. When I ask her where the baby is, she'll lift up my shirt and rub my belly give it hugs and kisses.

Gabri just has a way with people. There is something about her that people are drawn to. I believe she has a gift and will be able to reach many people because of it.

It's interesting watching my babies start to develop their personalities. I often think about their giftings and callings and where God will take them and how even now at 1 and 2 they are being shaped and molded for the rest of their lives. I want to be the best example of what it means to love God and serve Him, so that my children will WANT to follow in the same footsteps.