Random thoughts on motherhood

So I've been a "Mom" for 3 years now. I don't know if I really think of myself as "Mom" yet, as Mom is Mom, if you know what I mean. I'm more "Mommy", still in training.

I really enjoy motherhood (except maybe at 3am, but there's not much I enjoy at 3am except sleeping) and being a family. When I'm not at work, it's pretty much all about the boys while they are awake. I'm lucky in that I don't have to do the mundane life things like shopping, cooking, cleaning, etc, so I can just concentrate on the boys.

There are some things that I do well as a Mom. I'm good at making kids laugh, as I'm a big goof. I'm good at cheering up a screaming boy. I'm good at nursing and pumping. I'm good at putting the kids needs first (most of the time). I'm good at reading stories.

There are some things I'm not so good at. I'm not good at putting kids down for a nap. I thought maybe it was just Oliver, but I'm not good at getting Martin down for a nap either. I'm not that good at playing "bad cop" (though I'm a bit better than Joe). Luckily, Oliver hasn't required much discipline, as he's a pretty good kid.

But overall, I think I'm doing an okay "job". I sure do like it.