This New Year, I felt so many urges for resolutions, so many areas in my life I wanted to improve. I knew, though, what I needed. I get myself so down by focusing all the time on the frustration in my life (ie: kids). I love my kids, being a SAHM, being "the one" for all their needs and I love my family as a whole. But honestly, it is the hardest, exhausting "job" I've ever had. There are days, such as today, that make me question my motivation to become a Mom. It may sound harsh, but I don't know of a single person that doesn't not at some point question the choices they have made in their life. So, with that said, my biggest resolution this year to change my perspective on my life with my kids. I need to realize that being these boisterous babies mom is not just a job, it is a privilege and a blessing that God has given me. My challenge for myself is to write down just one blessing in my life every day for the whole year. Sounds easy, but as the days roll on it gets a little harder but for me, I need to find the simple little blessings in the everyday life of a SAHM.

Jan 1st : With so many families dealing with everything that comes with having a sick or handicapped child, I am so very blessed to have 4 healthy and happy children.

Jan 2nd: As I was reflecting back on my childhood, I realized how truly blessed I am to have a husband that my kids scream for joy when he walks in the door. Not scattering like we did as kids.

Jan 3rd: I am blessed to have a wonderful husband that understands how important it is to have an equal role in the kids' care is just as important as bringing home the bacon.

Jan 4th: I am blessed that we are fortunate enough that I can stay home and raise our kids. Not that it is easy by any means, it is the most challenging task of my life so far, but it is so much more rewarding than any other job I've had.