Look At Their Feet.

If you're a mom, then you're well aware of the extremely frustrating days that sometimes ensue. When your kids act out or rebel, you take it so personal. I've had many of those days, where I want to curl up in the fetal position and cry in my closet, alone, and have a pity party for a few hours. (Obviously, I can't do that, because I have to continue taking care of the children that are fueling those emotions). Sometimes the whole day can just spiral into a big frustration, so here's my little tid-bit of advice to get a hold of yourself and know you are doing alllllright. 

Look at your children's feet.

Sounds weird, but just look at them. 

They're feet are so tiny and innocent. They rarely have to wear shoes, because we make sure they are stepping only on the safest, softest ground. 

Look at the way they curl their toes, just to feel their toes curl. Look at the way they grab their feet, holding them like some treasured gift (which they are). Look at how tiny their toe-nails are; so tiny you can barely even tell they are there, but they're there, doing their job. 

Think of the life those little feet have had already and how wonderful you've helped to make it. Those little feet haven't had a heart break, haven't gone hungry, haven't worried, haven't wondered if any one out there loves them. Those feet know they are loved and taken care of every day and that's all their world is about right now.  

Those little feet are clean. Those feet get bathed every night and smell like lavender. They are clean enough to kiss them and pretend to eat them, which brings loud giggles and that kind of happiness that makes your heart want to explode.

Those little feet swing back in forth, at almost all times, because they are thrilled to be alive. In your arms, on daddy's shoulders, laying in the grass, on a swing, before bed, in the bath tub, those little feet are always swingin' with happiness and content. 

Those little feet have felt the grass beneath them, have played adorable, footsies with their siblings feet, and have given "foot-fives" to mommy (yes, that's a thing). They've run, skipped, hopped, jumped, and have even flown. 

Look at your children's feet and appreciate how small and beautiful they are, because soon, they will be bigger feet. The kind of feet that have a story, with ups and downs, and a past. The kind of feet that can gross other people out. The kind of feet that will bear a heart break, will venture out on their own and may be hungry a few nights, may be sad, may wonder if any one out there still cares. 

Those bigger feet will see and do great things, but you won't be there at every turn. You won't see those feet every day. You'll hear from those feet, but you won't get to see them and make sure they're warm in the cold or have sun block on in the summer. 

Right now, they're the little feet you get to see and take care of every, single day. 

So, look at your children's feet and feel happy that those little feet are your responsibility and are so clean and pure, because you are doing a great job!! 

And now, come to think of it, you could really look at any one's feet and feel a little bit more compassionate. Just think, that person's feet have or had a mother that thought they were the world and who knows what has happened from there to here. Be a little more patient and a little more kind :) #bringthehappy.