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Self Portrait Tuesday: "Introduce Yourself" #1
In introducing myself this month I could have started out with so many things. I'm a Christian, a wife, a reader, a dancer, a movie lover, a dork. I chose to start with mother though. Being a mother is what I've always wanted to be. Growing up my ambition wasn't a career it was to get married and have kids. I know that sounds old fashioned and maybe a little regressive to some but to me it was really what I wanted. I tried school and racked my brian trying to figure out what I wanted, people would ask what I was going to school for and I'd either make something up or just say I was still figuring it out. Really though in my mind I knew what I wanted and for awhile I just wouldn't admit it to anyone. I felt like I should have a higher ambition. The truth is now I know that this is the ultimate ambition. I know I can be anything I want to be, but right now I want to be and choose to be a mother.
posted by Heather at 7:44 AM
21 Comments:
what a cute picture!! There is nothing wrong with wanting to be a mother. I hear ya on not knowing what to do...it is tough...nothing sounds really that great to me except NOT working...ha ha..Did u figure out this whole upload SPT thing..I did it and added my name, but don't see it yet on the blogroll..maybe i did it wroung or something. I just wish it was back to the way it was. :)
bravo for you
for saying it...
isn't it funny how
we all downgrade that
and think we should be
aiming for something higher...
but what's higher,
more committed and lifelong,
and emotional...
than being a parent????
and i love the photo...
so suitable!
:)
this picture is so beautiful. I love the honesty of your post, as always, and though we come from different countries, different homes, different paths, it's amazing how I can relate to your words. you're so right, being a mother is the most enlightening, emotional, challenging and important job I will ever have. thanks for reminding me.
Very nice Heather and even more so that you give yourself the voice to say what you want; not many people are brave enough.
That anonymous was me, don't know why it went that way.
What a beautiful sentiment to motherhood and I completely agree. Motherhood is amazing.
What a beautiful shot!
beautiful photograph and sentiments, heather!
Gosh that is just bliss!!! I've been torn between the two thoughts and for years 'fought' the thought of each...always feeling 'in between'....your an inspiration! I might add -it would be a better world if everyone kind of went back to the basics and truly take their power and raise their children!!! (I have an almost 10 and a 14yr. old....as a mother you 'know' when you are truly engaged into or not) and it DOES make a difference.
GO YOU!!!!
So nice to get to know you.
I have always wanted the same.
The past few days my son has been so demanding and I feel inadequate, but it still is such an honorable and amazing job.
Love the picture
I love pictures like this. :)
That was just beautiful Heather.
Beautiful photos and great words, Heather.
Beautifully put, and how wonderful to know all along just what you were meant to do.
Gorgeous.
your picture is so lovey!
you are doing as you always wanted, good for you! :)
What a beautiful picture, so intimate, so relaxed.
motherhood is the ultimate career.
it is lifes work.
happy day!
love this image and the one below it!!!
This photo is gorgeous.....and I think being a mom is the coolest thing ever. I hope to be one myself someday.
It's all about YOUR choice and what makes YOU happy. I'm with your sis...what sounds good to me is not working! ;)
Beautiful pic and congratulations on finding and walking your own path!
Also, what a cute little mud monster!
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