What will be left? 

When all is said and done, what will we leave behind?  Will it be works of great inspiration?  Will it be an advancement in science to cure cancer?  Could it be a legacy of epic proportions? 

It could be any of these things when our time on this earth is over. 

Just as important as any of that, as a mom of little ones, I’m working on leaving lasting memories.  Right now one of the main callings is to care for my sweet children in the best way I can. 

It’s our job as parents to be here, be present, be available.  To make them a priority.   To instill values in them for when that time comes that they are no longer under our roof. 

During the arguments, attitudes, and tears it can be really tough to be a parent.  For a split second we can be tired, fed up, or annoyed.  It is during these times we must to remember that this is part of parenting too. 

Let’s be honest here, parenting is hard.  There is almost nothing easy about it.  <— Tweet

I’m trying to remember that all of it is important.  Because it will shape who they are long after we’re gone.  The memories they’ll have, the lessons we’ve taught them, and the lasting legacy we leave with them will guide them through the rest of their lives.  

Because I don’t know when the after will come, I’m constantly working on this. 

Making it a habit.  A ritual.  Our life. 

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