Welcome to another fun Saturday Playdate! Today we're playing with Miranda from A ThankFULL Heart. Miranda blogs about the everyday things she is thankful for. On the top of that list are her little girl and her husband. Her blog is very personal and fun to read. It is very easy to get to know Miranda through her blog, where she writes about everyday life and those everyday blessings.
When you're done here, please hop over to Miranda's blog and check it out. Leave her some comment love and let her know you stopped by from the Playdate.
Hi everyone! I'm Miranda. I have an adorable daughter who's almost 2. My hubby and I have been married for 2 1/2 years and live in Canada. He's my high school sweetheart and we got married when I was 18. Shocking, hey :)? I blog at A ThankFULL Heart and talk mostly about motherhood, faith, family and just being thankful for everyday things in everyday life. I am very passionate about being a mommy so I thought I'd share about what motherhood has taught me so far.
I know I have so much to learn yet but I am amazed what I know now after only being a mom for less than two years.
Don't feel guilty for wanting some me-time. In fact, I think some time alone does more good than harm. My daughter is quite busy as any average toddler will be. Her busy go, go, go attitude not only tires me out physically but also emotionally and mentally. It took me a while to realize that it is entirely okay for me to want some time by myself. Not only is is good for me but it is also good for my daughter. All it takes is a simple bubble bath (doesn't have to be long) or an evening away to replenish my body with energy and my heart with more patience. It doesn't have to be anything big, either. For me, even the two hours my daughter naps every day gives me enough time to replenish my energy. I don't think it's bad to miss our kids every once in a while either :).
Little children are very forgiving. I am so amazed how easy to forgive my daughter is. After an extremely stressful day when my patience has almost run out and I'm more irritable than I should be, my daughter always loves me and shows me affection. She loves me even when I am not the best mommy I want to be.
The housework can wait. I am not an amazing housekeeper. If you were to pop in uninvited, my house would not be in tiptop shape. I bet there's toys strewn over the whole house, dishes left on the counter to be put in the dishwasher and crumbs on the floor. Don't get me wrong - I like a clean house, but it's not mandatory to have my house clean every second if it takes away time when my daughter needs me. I'm striving to keep a healthy balance of both but I'm far from perfect. I will say that I would rather have a happy child and a messy house than a clean house and an unhappy child.
Don't forget about your husband. Being a mommy is time consuming. Even when my daughter has gone to sleep, my mind is still racing about activities that I need to plan for tomorrow or any tasks that need to be completed. My husband needs my time and attention too. I try to always make supper for him because that is something he appreciates. But even more than that, he wants me to smile when he comes through the door. After a long day at work, the last thing he needs for me to do is dump my problems on him. I usually tell him about my day after supper so that he has had at least some time to unwind. He works so hard to provide for our family that greeting him with a smile is the least I can do. Side note: I'm a very honest person and am very see-through so although I try my best, he can usually see through me if I've had a bad day.
Enjoy the time. Oh the memories that are made in only two short years! My most memorable memories are when my daughter started to walk, when we took her to her first NHL hockey game and her first birthday. Although these were bigger events, each and every single memory made with my daughter is special. Often I'm so tired or stressed out that I forget to take advantage of recording a video or taking a picture to capture an every day memory.
Don't feel guilty for wanting some me-time. In fact, I think some time alone does more good than harm. My daughter is quite busy as any average toddler will be. Her busy go, go, go attitude not only tires me out physically but also emotionally and mentally. It took me a while to realize that it is entirely okay for me to want some time by myself. Not only is is good for me but it is also good for my daughter. All it takes is a simple bubble bath (doesn't have to be long) or an evening away to replenish my body with energy and my heart with more patience. It doesn't have to be anything big, either. For me, even the two hours my daughter naps every day gives me enough time to replenish my energy. I don't think it's bad to miss our kids every once in a while either :).
Little children are very forgiving. I am so amazed how easy to forgive my daughter is. After an extremely stressful day when my patience has almost run out and I'm more irritable than I should be, my daughter always loves me and shows me affection. She loves me even when I am not the best mommy I want to be.
The housework can wait. I am not an amazing housekeeper. If you were to pop in uninvited, my house would not be in tiptop shape. I bet there's toys strewn over the whole house, dishes left on the counter to be put in the dishwasher and crumbs on the floor. Don't get me wrong - I like a clean house, but it's not mandatory to have my house clean every second if it takes away time when my daughter needs me. I'm striving to keep a healthy balance of both but I'm far from perfect. I will say that I would rather have a happy child and a messy house than a clean house and an unhappy child.
Don't forget about your husband. Being a mommy is time consuming. Even when my daughter has gone to sleep, my mind is still racing about activities that I need to plan for tomorrow or any tasks that need to be completed. My husband needs my time and attention too. I try to always make supper for him because that is something he appreciates. But even more than that, he wants me to smile when he comes through the door. After a long day at work, the last thing he needs for me to do is dump my problems on him. I usually tell him about my day after supper so that he has had at least some time to unwind. He works so hard to provide for our family that greeting him with a smile is the least I can do. Side note: I'm a very honest person and am very see-through so although I try my best, he can usually see through me if I've had a bad day.
Enjoy the time. Oh the memories that are made in only two short years! My most memorable memories are when my daughter started to walk, when we took her to her first NHL hockey game and her first birthday. Although these were bigger events, each and every single memory made with my daughter is special. Often I'm so tired or stressed out that I forget to take advantage of recording a video or taking a picture to capture an every day memory.
Oh the things I could add to this list! I'm so blessed to know that every day I'm learning even more things on how to parent, whether through my own experiences or reading about others. I am always open to new ideas and look forward to any you guys have to share with me.
What has motherhood taught you so far?
Thank you LeeAnn for having me and I hope everyone enjoyed our Saturday Playdate!
Thanks for stopping by for our Playdate! I hope you had fun! If you would like to come over for a Playdate, let me know in a comment or an email.
2 comments:
Thanks for having me, LeeAnn - what an honor :). This was something so new to me but you made my guest-posting experience so much fun. Thanks for featuring me, have a good weekend!
Love Miranda's Blog! Whenever I am feeling sick and tired of mommyhood, I can always count on her site to remind me...gently....the reasons to count my blessings. There is so much joy that comes from having a truly Thankful Heart...and that's how I always picture Miranda if I ever met her, in real life. Full of love and joy. It shines through in her blog. Thanks for featuring her today!
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