Stella

  • 7th Grader

  • Aries

  • Soccer Player

  • Cheerful

 

I never wanted to be a mom, but it’s changed my life for the better!

Growing up, I was never one of those people who dreamed of having kids. Even in my 20’s I didn’t want to have kids. I was an athlete, and then, very career oriented. BUT NOW, my kids are my EVERYTHING! I couldn’t imagine my life being more full. They give me purpose everyday. Sure, I’d be lying if I didn’t say they don’t drive me nuts - but that’s true for every parent. They really are wonderful kids; I’m lucky to be their mom. It’s hard trying to have it all; a career, train for triathlons, and be a mom. I want to be great at everything. But that’s why I work from home; mostly train at home in the early hours, or around their schedule, and go to bed when they do. Yes, they are pretty self-sufficient; they help me out. But this is what I choose. This makes my life full.

The last race I went to, they were so proud of me, and even more proud when I came home with a finisher medal. They don’t care if I finish first or last; they care that I come home to them. They’re proud of me no matter how I perform.

I care that I’m setting a good example for them. I care that I’m letting them know that they can do whatever they want in life; and yes, things can get tough, sometimes you have to overcome some really hard stuff and, no, things aren’t fair, but it’s worth it. (Control what you can, and let go of what you can’t. It’s a really hard thing to do, but once you learn it and can put it to practice; it serves you well. I hope my kids are able to learn that early in life, but about the right things.)

Stella and Oliver,
Mommy (Zombie) will always love you and be proud of you!!

(Yes, they call me Zombie because I’m so tired all of the time.)

 
 

Oliver

  • 3rd Grader

  • Taurus

  • Baseball Player

  • Happy

 

Becoming “Zombie” (aka Mom)

I became a mother in 2011 with Stella, and again in 2015 with Oliver. These two are the lights of my life. It is very demanding and stressful being a mother, but it the most rewarding job I could ever ask for. I’m am honored to be able to teach them how to be kind and gracious human beings, as well as learn from them. And yes, Stella has my personality in every way, so I am getting to learn what my mother went through when I grew up. Karma. (All you parents, you know what I’m talking about.)

 

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