Since Paige was an infant, I would hold her close as she cried and tell her she needed a "Mommy Moment." Those special times that I got to share with my daughter not only calmed her, but brought me a sense of peace and completion in my life. There is nothing more gratifying than being able to center your child with nothing more than a warm embrace. Sometimes, I would need a "Mommy Moment" myself, and would find myself holding Paige to center myself and bring me back to earth.
It's very overwhelming at times, being a Mommy. Day to day chores, and setbacks are enough to break anyone at some point or another. And I think being a Stay At Home Mommy is perhaps the most difficult (yet fulfilling) job one could have. You're not compensated in money, benefits, pension, 401K, or the promise of promotion. You must cling to the moments that your child climbs in your arms for comfort, or has an amazingly eye opening experience, or learns something new for the first time. To see my daughter's eyes light up, and to be able to honestly say I have not missed ONE moment in my child's life is enough for me. But sometimes, you just feel the need to scream. When your husband is working long hours, or your child is mid-tantrum while you're trying to cook dinner, or you just can't seem to get ahead of your day; I have learned the power of a hug in these moments.
Now, two years and 3 months later, I still live for the "Mommy Moment." When Paige is spiraling out of control, or is just overtired, overstimulated, and "being a two-year-old," she comes over to me and says "I need a Mommy Moment." All I have to do is hold her in my arms and she immediately relaxes. It's like I'm a soothing center in her life. Its is then that I feel most appreciated, most needed, and most loved. When she's calmed down, she looks at me and smiles, telling me "Now I feel all better!" I cannot wait to have another little girl to share a "Mommy Moment" with. There is nothing more special than the bond between a mother and her child. I live for the next "Mommy Moment," and hope that years down the road, I am still one of the constants that bring peace, calmness, and serenity to my daughters.
