As moms we lose a lot.

We lose our patience, sometimes our minds, and almost all of our pre-kid selves.

We sometimes lose sight of our futures because we are stuck in the mundane grind of today. (Moms with little babes, you feel me )

We lose precious time with our kids when we let our mom guilt have free range.

BUT. We gain so much, too.

We gain the ability to find joy in the chaos and the silly amongst all the seriousness.

We gain self awareness and realize when we need to step back and reevaluate.

We find ways to be present with our families and still accomplish things that need to be done.

We gain the privilege of raising souls that God entrusted us with. Each one hand picked by Him for each of us.

I’ll lose my mind over and over again in order to gain the love I have in my little best friends.

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