This Kind of Mom

I am not a fondant rolling, chocolate molding kind of mom who makes perfect cakes, but I am a mom who insists on making homemade cakes (or cupcakes) for every birthday.

I am not a clutter free mom with a house that’s always tidy, but I am a mom who has been making her way through rooms and boxes this year, deciding which items “spark joy” 😄 and I’m trying to teach my kids to do the same.

I am not a mom who never raises her voice when things get overwhelming, but I am a mom who will apologize and will try hard to do better next time.

I am not a mom who stays calm every morning as she’s trying to get four kids out the door on time, but I never forget to tell them I love them when they jump out of the car for school.

I am not a totally consistent Family Home Evening or family scripture study kind of mom, but my kids know that Heavenly Father and Jesus are there when they need help.

I am a mom who thinks about adventuring with her kids a lot more than we actually adventure, but when we do get out we make some good memories.

I am a mom who journals for and with her kids *almost* every Sunday morning.

I am a mom who has taught her oldest children the why and how of family history work and FamilySearch.

I am a mom who sometimes locks herself in her room while her kids watch TV so she can read a book just for fun.

I am a mom who teaches her kids how to serve. And how to work…while blasting Earth, Wind and Fire or Fitz and The Tantrums.

I am a dance in the kitchen, sing in the shower, tickle my kids up the stairs kind of mom 👩👧👦👱‍♂️. Thanks @simplyonpurpose. You gave me a lot to think about with the #iamthiskindofmom challenge. It’s been truly inspiring to read about all different kinds of moms 💛.