A Message to Busy Moms

Rockenbaugh had our first ever Mother & Son Evening thanks to our wonderful Dads' Club and PTO! Moms and sons painted pottery, played games, ran in the gym, watched a movie, and had snacks. Many special memories were created last night. Rockenbaugh has the best families!

On the bottom right hand corner in the picture above of Mother and Son evening, you will find me along with my youngest son. He came and spent the evening at Rockenbaugh. As we went around talking with the boys and their moms, he and I discussed what good memories we had when he was little.  He did not remember the clothes that I did not get washed, the dishes that needed washing, or the other very long list of house duties that always seemed to call for my attention. My son remembered the crafts we made together, playing games with me, licking the frosting off the cake I made for the family, having his friends over to play soccer in the yard with half time snacks provided by me. He remembers those times we spent together doing the things that I thought were less important than my duties as a home manager. Your children will too. 

Braden in 4th grade with me  

Reflecting back, I remember at times feeling "how-will-i-make-it-to-the-end-of-the-day-with-this-to-do-list" popping up in my head way more than I wanted. I yelled when I didn't mean to. I spent too much time on the computer returning emails. I didn't schedule the dentist appointments every 6 months either. But, having the privledge to stand proudly with my son (he's actually a man now) on Friday night and reflect both verbally and mentally.......I wish I could go back and say to myself,  "Lisa, this lil' boy is only here for what will seem like a fleeting moment 17 years from now, go love on him and not only show him with words, go show that lil' boy with actions that he is a wonderful person. Tell him he will grow up to be a great man!"

Because he will!

Braden in 11th grade at RES with me

We moms serve in a rare club.....the mom club!
Push through.
Breathe in and out.
You will mess up. We all do. I did.
Say your sorry.
Hug more.
Laugh more.
Be present more.

It will all pay off! They will turn out better than you could have wanted or imagined......and maybe just maybe, even for a brief fleeting moment they will remember all of those special times together! I can assure you that 17 years from now, when that boy is a man, he will reach down to hug you and you won't want to let go. He will soothe your tender heart when he says "Thanks, Momma, for the time you gave me." Just like I experienced Friday night.

To the greatest of days,

Mrs. Young