Some days, I wonder whether I smile enough.  Or hug my children enough.  I get so busy that I can’t remember when was the last time I hugged them – just because.

From experience, I know that a mother’s hug is one of the best feelings in the world.   There’s so much security and love in it that nothing else can reproduce that feeling.

Why then, do I not shower my children more often with hugs?

Maybe because lately, they’ve really been getting on my nerves.

The Toddler is in full “terrible twos” mode.

Cupcake’s mouth is blurting out words at practically 99 wpm.

And CJ is…well…100% dependent on me.

All 3 kids fighting for my attention at the same time that the dirty dishes, stinky laundry, cluttered living room, homeschooling, blogging, and sleep are calling my name!

This I’m-going-to-explode-any-moment-now daily living is really taking a toll on my attitude.  I’m grumpy and irritable.  I’m impatient and tend to yell a little too much.  I’m also weepy.  But the weepy part, no one else sees.  I do that when they’re asleep.

No, it’s not PMS.

People have “It’s one of those days” kind of thing.  I have “It’s one of those months” going on.  Not fun.

But as I made this scrapbook page, and looked back at my collection of photos, I realized that I haven’t been the mom I want….no…NEED to be.

I need to hug my kids.

Whatever they do to drive me crazy, I should have the ability to erase it with a hug.  Right?  Instead of my heart heating up with anger, it should melt with understanding and unconditional love.  These are my children.  They ARE children.  My affection for them should always be ready at a moment’s notice.  It should be my first reaction!

Look at me.  3 kids and still, I am learning how to be a mother.  *sigh*  Maybe I’ll know better the 4th time around?  (And…no, I’m not pregnant.)  Just sayin’.

Do you think you hug your kids often enough?