As a mother of two and almost three I often think how it would be
so nice to have my "Body" back. I'm pretty sure we have all been
through this. I was recently looking at my wedding pictures and pictures
before I was married and I’m not going to lie; I looked pretty good! I Immediately
thought: Man, my body is not the same; I have saggy skin in places that used to
be tight due to a large amount of stretching in a short 9 months and no matter
how many sit-ups I do it won’t be the same. With having two kids under two and
a third on the way I have more stretch marks that I thought were possible. But
right after I thought that I looked over and my two year old is asleep next to
me with Finding Nemo playing on the T.V. (Her new favorite show at the moment)
and it dawned on me; “Would I replace my
“used to be body” for this?” No, no I wouldn’t. That means I would be replacing
“mama’s, smiles, first words, first steps, “YAY” when clapping, endless watching of Barbie, Sophia, and
Finding Nemo, park and water play time, opportunities to learn, opportunities
to teach and so much more.
While days aren’t perfect and my toddler
having to tolerate me ;) What better way to spend my time, money and life than
watching my beautiful children grow…and here’s why:
A few months ago I had a real confirmation
to me why motherhood was so important. I had some overwhelming days as anyone
does and that’s when doubts about motherhood sometimes start to sink in. I was tiding up my house when the kids were
sleeping when my Heavenly Father confirmed to me I was doing a great work. I was walking to my bedroom when I thought, “How
does Heavenly Father do it, he has millions of children and I’m trying to raise
two!!! Yet it’s his greatest work and his glory…GLORY! That means he likes
it! Is to bring to pass the immortality
and eternal life of man and he has millions of people to worry about.” Then it
dawned on me. “if his greatest work is to bring to pass the immortality and
eternal life of man then that means I am a key part in that work. I, as a
mother help bring his children into this world, to raise and teach them in this
gospel so that they can receive eternal life.” Then it hit me again “Uh, OH….I
better be a better mom!!!” Then a soft feeling came over me that I was doing a
good job, that I am helping raise two
children in the gospel to the best of my capabilities and I know that when days
are rough the Lord is right there beside me. I came to the conclusion:
“Why would I change my body that has housed
little precious spirits to come into this world to gain eternal life. I’m
involved hand in hand in God’s greatest work and something that not only makes
him happy, but me as well!
While I’m still trying to be healthier, eat
right and exercise I know my body won’t be the same and I’m okay with that and
you should be too! So, don't count the jean size: Count the smiles...because one day they'll be grown up and gone.
From
my house to yours,
Amy
