CHILDREN

I've had an epiphany in the last 4-6 months that hit me hard on Tuesday.  I was driving my parents to the airport, and we were listening to the radio.  One of the topics that came up was motherhood; specifically that of being a full-time housewife.  According to recent polls, 75% of *working moms would rather divorce their husbands & raise their kids by themselves (all while still working) than quit their jobs and become a housewife. 

Are you kidding me right now?

Here's the thing. a year ago, I might have said the same thing. (Probably not to the extremes of divorce, but you get my drift.)  I wasn't ready to give up my dreams of being successful by having to be a mom. "Having to be"... 
I've been so stupid! You don't "have to be" a mother, you GET TO BE. We get "...a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to love and serve one another, observe the commandments of God, and be law-abiding citizens wherever they live." (The Family: A Proclamation to the World)

This is where my sudden insight comes in.  Six months ago, I wanted to wait after I got married to have children. That way, I could work, travel with my hubs, etc.  Now, all I want in life is to be a mother. I WANT to raise children. I WANT to teach them things. I WANT that sacred calling in life.  Nothing could make me happier than being able to wake my cuties up every single day, make them breakfast, and help them with their homework after school. 

I want a family. I am SO happy and SO blessed that I *finally* came to that conclusion on Tuesday. I'm so happy and blessed that I came to that conclusion while I was with MY parents; the two greatest parents in the world.  I am so lucky that I will get to raise my children in the Church. 

If I've said anything to offend, please forgive me. I know that some women out there are working mothers, and that's 110% okay with me. but for ME, I want to be a full-time housekeeping mom.