Be you, bravely.. MOPS

I've touched base on my love for mops before but as we gear up for the next semester I'm reminded of how important this community is. 

Mops stands for mothers of preschoolers, because that's what we are. We are mothers first and we share that bond of being knee deep in a season that can be hard. Now it's not always hard, I'm not complaining and saying that because I have 2 kids under the age of 5 my life is so crazy hard ALL the time. There are good days and bad days, just like any other season of life I think. But us moms get each other. We know the struggle and the balance that comes with being moms to young children. 

It comes with long nights, snotty noses, tears and fighting. It comes with hugs, snuggles and smiles. There's screaming, hitting, time outs and pouting. We see joy and laughter that can quickly turn to tantrums if something doesn't go just the right way.
You want to know what it's like being a mom to a 2 year old? Imagine living with a tiny little person who has a split personality but loves you more than anything in the world- until you use the word "no". You're mom and their world revolves around you- so much so that you can't even pee alone. Showering? Forget it, better master the ole dry shampoo/perfume cover up now.

But we do it. We are moms and we have chosen to love those little people more then they love us. Yet we are women too and the community that MOPS gives us helps me remember that I am not alone in this. God has a plan for us and we aren't meant to do it alone. 

This years theme is "Be You, Bravely." When I heard that it felt like God was speaking to me directly. Be you. Be brave and join these women in their journey. Because for me being a mother is just the beginning of being brave.