Once there was a mom….a mom that was tired. That mom is me! I probably shouldn’t write this post today becuase I have been feeling totally overwhelmed in my role of being a mother. Don’t get me wrong, I love being a mom, but we all have our moments when we want to run away for a day! I find it kind of humorous and timely that Mother’s Day is right at the end of the school year when I am exhausted. My children are being little devils (ok just 2 of them) who are sick of school, sick of me and they just want to play all day!! I think all mothers whether they homeschool or not are feeling this end of school year blah, where they are tired and done and ready for summer! My patience is low, my exhaustion level is high and I don’t really feel like I’m being a good mother when I am arguing with my son about getting his school work done that he doesn’t want to do! Right in the middle of helping our children finish out the school year someone decided that we should celebrate mothers and all they do! I think it is perfect timing and something all mothers need! We all need to be reminded about the great work we are doing for our children.
I love being a mother with all my heart and am so grateful for my children and all that they teach me! Yes, motherhood is exhausting and overwhelming, but the pros of being a mother and raising these awesome kids far outweighs the hard parts of motherhood! 
I received this new book called, Once There Was A Mom, by Emily Watts and Illustrated by Destin Cox! The first time I read it I cried. It was so sweet and was written just for me. It reminded me that despite the frustrating or overwhelming things I feel like I am going through as a mother, it’s worth it. These kids love me and need me and appretiate, even though they don’t always tell me, all that I do for them! I love this page in the book that says “The mom loved her children with every bit of her heart, but she was often very tired!” It’s a simple story with such a sweet message. It shows the ups and downs of motherhood and that even though we might feel like we aren’t doing enough for our children, that we are. That we are helping our children build a beautiful life for themselves step by step, and that in return our children are making our life beautiful!
This book would be a great gift for those mothers who are right in the middle of raising kids. My children thought this book was written for me (they still do, I didn’t tell them it wasn’t). I love it and am glad to have it sitting on my dresser reminding me of the important work I am doing to raise my sweet babies!
Synopsis:
Mom” was the biggest word in her world. It made her want to dance, and it made her want to hide. And on some nights, when the house was dark and still and the moon peeked through the window, it made her wonder.
For every mom who has ever wondered if all the little things she does in a day made a difference, Once There Was a Mom offers hope and encouragement. Take it from someone who, like you, has read story after story, sung lullaby after lullaby, and even taken the batteries out of the toys once in a while! The truth is, little things are much more important than we may think. With contemporary, stylized illustrations by artist Destin Cox, this charming gift book will bring a smile to the face of mothers of any age.
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