Being a Mom

I've come to realize that being a mom isn't only one of the greatest treasures in the world, it's also the most frustrating and difficult task a woman can go through. On a daily basis we love our children, each one for their uniqueness and individuality. However, there are those moments (usually in teenage years) that we ask ourselves; what planet were we on when we thought we could handle all of this.

My husband and I are into our last years of teenage life. We are so thankful and yet saddened that it's coming to a close in 3 years. Although it has been a joy and my greatest memories are with my children, today I'm looking forward to the peace. I have found that girls seem to be much more difficult to raise than boys. Everyone kept telling me that, but (like I had a choice) I just didn't listen. Today, I would have to agree. Here's the difference between raising boys and girls -

Girls -

They have emotions (more than once a month - try 24/7)

They love whole heartedly and trust completely

One minute they like you, the next they are telling their friends they can't stand you

They hate with the same passion they love with

They nurture, have compassion, and grace

They bite, pull hair, and don't fight fair

They tattle because it's the right thing to do

They lie and tend to get away with it because we trust them

They bat the eyes, toss the smile, and we cave

They stomp and beg until finally you give in.

Their fighting is vicious, hurtful, painful and could last an eternity

They are forgiving

They are beautiful

They need tenderness, compassion, encouragement

They need understanding, flexibility, a listening ear

They need comfort, hugs, kisses, unconditional love

They need guidance, protection, and trust

They are our daughters, granddaughters, wives, moms, nieces, sisters and friends

Boys

They are fun-loving, handsome

They are ornery, stubborn, impatient

They are your best bud

Their fighting is short term

They are quick tempered, but tend to get over things easier

They are forgetful

They laugh, tell jokes, and tease

They insult each other and call it humor

They are your protectors, guardians, heroes

They are your story tellers

They are bad aimers and seat lifters

They are your sons, grandsons, husbands, dads, nephews and friends.