I was over at SandierPastures today (from Dubai), and she’s got a meme up that’s pretty interesting. It was started by Catherine of Her Bad Mother and David of It’s Not Lecture. The idea is for moms around the world to share five things that they love about being a mom….. “The World According To Mom: Around the World in 80 Clicks.”

Now, I wasn’t actually tagged for this meme but I don’t care, I’m jumping in anyhow.   So here are but 5 reasons that I love  being a mom:

1.)  I am continually amazed at my kids.  From the day they were born to now, as teens, watching them learn, grow and become their own person.  To see the wheels in their mind turning and learning.   From the first time they walked, their bare feet touching a blade of grass for the first time…that funny feeling and wonderment….to the pride of watching my son grow into a young man and my daughters, young women. 

2.)  The laughter.  I just love the sound of laughter.  Thankfully my kids all grew up with a good sense of humor.  Our house is filled with jokes and pranks and we are able to ‘find funny’ in many many things!  Although each of them have a different sense of humor and are all unique, usually we are pretty much in sync.

3.)  I thought when I became a mom, I would  be the one teaching them.   Funny, as it turns out it just may be the other way around.  But then again, maybe that’s the way it’s supposed to be.

4.)  This may seem trivial, but I love the fact that my kids know the value of a dollar.  lol.  Two of mine are old enough to work now and hold jobs (note:  in our house, if you want to drive the car, you must hold a job).  I feel a wonderful sense of pride that they have jobs.  It’s beautiful to watch them bargain hunt with their own money and to sock some away for the future.  

5.)  In our house we generally don’t sugar coat many things.   My kids are pretty much in tune with what’s happening in the world.   And they actually want to learn and understand about everything.  They are genuinely interested.  As a parent I just love this…knowing that they will be a great addition to any community. 

Since I wasn’t tagged I’m not sure if I should tag anyone.  lol.  If you are interested, just jump in!

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