This Is For the Mom

Bibs, boardrooms, and finding balance in between.  Is it possible?  Ready or not, I am about to find out.  My name is Bonnie and I am a working mom...as of four days ago.  With four exciting, confusing, tear filled, invigorating, and challenging days behind me, I felt it was time to begin documenting this journey.

My journey to motherhood was a long and interesting one to say the least.  For the last few years, all I wanted was to hold that little bundle in my arms.  It was the fight of my life just getting there, but more on that later. Before Jack was born, I used to imagine the doctor putting that baby in my arms and looking down at his little face.  I knew that if I could just get there, I would be alright.  Things would fall magically into place.

Now I find myself here with my bundle....and the rest of life is shockingly still here. The alarm sounds at 5 AM and there is still lunches to pack, dogs to feed, a house to pick up, and a husband to love.  However, there is something poetic in the madness.  I keep going back to something my mom told me.  She said to keep reminding myself that these ARE the good 'ol days.  I plan to enjoy them as much as I can, even while I attempt this new balancing act between a husband, a career I love, and a little boy who already has stolen my whole heart.

I have a lot to share and I hope this place becomes one of comfort and encouragement for all moms.  We all know that a mother's work is never done, even if we don't work in an office.  I have the pleasure of knowing many fantastic moms.  I also know that we ALL need a little encouragement once in a while.  I will conclude this first post with a poem I wrote a few weeks ago.  I hope it blesses you!

This Is For The Mom…

This is for the mom that can take any sheet

And turn it into a magical fort

Who cuts the crust off of every sandwich

And becomes a fan of every new sport

This is for the mom who leaves every day

Before the morning light

And as she kisses that sleeping face goodbye

Wonders if missing these moments will ever feel right

This is for the mom with the child with a strong will

Who always insists on his own way

Who worries she is starting to see herself

In her child more every day

This is for the mom whose family is far

And home is a plane ride away

Who worries her child won’t have memories

Of grandma and grandpa someday

This is for the mom whose days feel all the same

Another nap and another lunch

Who wonders if she’s making a difference

As she pours that third cup of punch

This is for the mom who counts every penny

To buy the practical things she should

But in her heart she would give her baby

The whole world if she could

This is for the mom who doubts

And for the one who cries

This is for the mom who worries

Who just wants to be more wise

This is for you my friend

On this hurried day

You need to hear something

So hear me when I say

You are not alone

You are doing alright

So just keep walking

And fight the good fight

Please know that the love you feel

For that little face covered in glitter and glue

Is only just a fraction of the love

Our Father in Heaven has for you

May He give you the strength you need

And show you which way is best

And may He give your weary soul

True and lasting rest

-Bonnie Kent