I'm trying

I'm trying to be a better mother every day
to rely on God and not myself
to be compassionate when my children are impatient
to put being tired and weary out of my head
to lose the last of my baby weight
to eat more protein
to concentrate on God
to be patient in weak moments
to keep up on laundry

to be understanding with my husband

to be aware of the challenges he faces

to get organized

to love uncontrollably

to say what I feel and not what I wish

to make those brownies I think about every day

to trust God with our housing situation

to cherish every moment

to teach my kids to be creative

to learn to cook

to love God with my whole heart

to not get stuck in "mom" mode, but fun mode

to say yes more often

to roll with the punches

to teach Eden to act like a little lady

to set my kids free from my expectations

to make more time for Mike and I

to not have stipulations

to dream big

...and I will.