First of all, I love that I can say that I am a mom. For so long I never even thought of having babies. All the baby having was for my friends and not for me. I think I even just silently accepted what I thought was to be, which, was that I would not have babies. Well, I was wrong, and for that I am grateful.
Toys. Our house should be called "Toys Underfoot and Everywhere Else". When I was single and determined that I would remain childless I hated those toys that my friends had for their children. I couldn't stand seeing all those bright colors that matched absolutely nothing in their home. These toys were annoying and just gawdy. Also, those toys were everywhere. I used to think to myself that I would keep all the toys in one little area if I were them. I would make sure that no toys were ever in the living area or anywhere in the house except the toy room. I love going over those really dumb thoughts that I had. I live in a giant jungle gym these days. The house is overrun with toys, stuffed animals and cars of all shapes and sizes. The other day I even went to work with a toy in my apron. Don't ask because I have no idea how it got there. That's one of the things I love the most about being a mom - finding toys that little hands dropped into my apron or into the fridge when nobody is looking. I mean how cute can it get! This would have bothered me back in the day before I changed a thousand diapers, but not now. I even love all the noises from the toys (most of the time). So, in other words, I have graciously, if not embraced the toys...not all of them, but most of them!
All in all, I can't imagine my life without my babies. God has blessed me and opened up my life to a world I would have never known without my children. I love my life as a mom and I wouldn't trade it for the world. Lffe is Good!
