being a MOM

I was really inspired after lunch with a great friend last week. She is such an example of someone who lives life to the fullest and cherishes each day as a mother and wife.
I've consciously tried to learn to live in a way that I will never have anything to regret. But, I've especially worked on this since I became a Mom. I borrowed a quote from a friends blog that I believe sums it up:

"Cleaning and scrubbing can wait 'til tomorrow

For babies grow up we've learned to our sorrow.

So quiet down cobwebs, dust go to sleep

I'm rocking my baby, and babies don't keep!"

I love a clean house, though I don't love the cleaning - but I've learned that life isn't always about that, and often there are more important things. If I have to choose between a day with my two boys, or cleaning the house - you can guarantee there isn't a question what I choose, the cleaning waits until a day I don't have other things planned.
I think life is too short to always be worried about all the things that need done and the house that can never be clean enough or the kids and husband who aren't perfect.

I hope as a mom I can instill great qualities in my kids but also teach them to love family time, and make memories with them that they will cherish. Memories are often made during those times we least expect them, so why not make those times happy ones :)