Moms Don't Get Anything Done.

I recently had an epiphany as to why I don't get the laundry done during the day, the dishes put away, and can barely get dressed in the mornings. It is, because those things have moved down on my list of things of importance. The moment my kids wake up; it's all them, for every moment of every day. 

I don't even make them wait 10 minutes in the morning so that I can brush my teeth and get dressed. I pop up and practically run to their rooms when I hear them in the mornings, because I can't wait to see them and their sweet little smiles. Then I sneak in the brushing of the teeth and putting some jeans on an hour or so later. 

I don't feel a sense of urgency to clean anymore. I know my children's tiny hands and feet aren't going to be this tiny, even by, tomorrow. They are different, bigger people day by day and I want to soak them and all their tininess in. All their growing and learning and looking at me for a little smile or nod of approval. I am there, all day, every day. It drives me crazy, a lot of the time, but I know, it is the best for them. 

So here is why moms "don't get anything done":

- We have to paint our daughters nails "spawkly" (sparkly) when she asks.

- We must high-five our two year old at the end of her long run across the sectional couch.

- Our sons eyes gaze all around the room just searching for eye contact. We must be there so his search is successful.

  

- We sit on the floor and enjoy every "Oooh" and "Aaah" for a scene, in the movie, the kids have seen 100 times.

- We answer any and every question. Do you know how many questions a kid can ask?

- We have to snuggle, snuggle, snuggle, and snuggle some more and squeeeeeze their warm little bodies.

- We have to drape our daughters blanket over things creating new forts through out the whole day.

-We lay on the floor all the time, simply so our children can feel our presence next to them.

- We have to cut their apples and try to feed them their "recommended amount" of healthy.

- We have to make 3 pots of coffee! 

- We change diapers.

- We kiss ouchies and tell them it's OK when they take a tumble.

- We encourage them in everything.

- We give kisses, hugs, and hand-holds.

- We get them "cozy" for nap time and bed time.

- We make sure they have all their favorite toys and stuffed animals, there are specific ones for bath time, car rides, and bed time, duh!

-We push them too fast in strollers, on the carpet, in the house.

-We need to gnaw on their chubby cheeks and thighs and smother our faces in the sweet little hairs on their head.

-We get things 'un-stuck.'

-We play endless peek-a-boo and hide-and-seek.

-We tell siblings to not poke each other in the eyeballs, no matter how loving the poke actually is.

-We review all works of art, which are all, of course, masterpieces! 

- We dance; whenever dancing comes over our two year old, even with no music.

- We teach please and thank you and that we should brush our teeth and hair in the mornings.

-We talk in silly voices, that are just embarrassing, to hear those soul-soothing giggles.

- We go outside. We inspect every little thing with our curious, little ones. We hold rock after rock, because our daughter thinks each one is special and wants them to sleep on our porch.

- We make silly faces all day long.

-We say the word "silly" way too much.

-We take lots of pictures capturing their innocence and sweet, sweet baby fat.

- We hold our youngin's for hours at a time. Why not enjoy the holding, instead of annoyingly doing things with one hand?

-We have to stare, literally stare, at our children all day long. We don't want to miss a thing now, do we?

We do much more through out the day,  but these are just some tid bits. Yes, I may have some dishes in my sink, laundry on my couch, and unbrushed hair until about 11 am, but I'm not missing moments that only happen now. I will never look back on this time and regret the dishes in the sink. I would regret missing a high five from my two year old daughter when she feels some sort of triumph or walking right by my 6 month old son and not notice his beaming smile.

Mothers realize how important these little moments are with these little people. So the fact, we don't get "anything done" doesn't bother me and my fellow mothers, it shouldn't bother you either. Soak these days in! And enjoy a large glass of vino, once the kids are in bed, and you're running around catching up with chores or don't catch up at all and enjoy another glass :).