My Favourite Moments As A Mother - Lizzie Young

Wow, where to begin! 

Favorite moments as a mother are collected over the years. I remember Day 1 of my eldest daughter being born, I woke up in the hospital, with a new little life that was completely reliant on me, and she was SO beautiful… Shock and awe could only describe it… This girl has taught me all I know of motherhood, she’s been a great test subject and definitely gives me plenty of hands-on experience when it comes to new adventures, like the time she painted our whole lounge room, including her baby sister, in poo!

I remember my second daughter discovering the drums, and watching as she realizes her likes and dislikes are different to those around her and how that is okay. Watching her discover her identity is a beautiful thing to see grow and unfold… She is sensitive and kind, but that does not make her fearful or shy - she is brave and has quiet strength. One of my favourite moments with her was after she had witnessed me and my husband arguing and she went into her room as a 3 year old to process it. I went in to apologise, and she forgave me from the bottom of her heart. This was a moment that brought me freedom as a parent, as I watched her process freedom as well.

Favourite moments come day in and day out with our third child, the youngest, because she is hilarious. She is funny, she is fun, she makes us laugh all the time! Her comedic nature is coupled with adorable wonder as she discovers the world through hours of play, and getting lost in lands of imagination. Never lose your wonder, Shibby. And never stop asking me to sit down and play...

These are moments I treasure, and as each one steps into milestones where things I had gotten so used to melt away, (like nap times, rocking babies to sleep, or teaching the ABC’s), it’s a beautiful and sorrowful feeling because some moments are gone before you realize you love them. But at the same time, these daughters that are developing, are growing into new moments every day and I am falling in love with them all over again! Moments are happening all around me every waking moment of the day - from breakfast antics, to looking up at the night time sky and everything in between! I know they won’t last forever, so I hold on while it lasts and I can safely say that the moment, of being a mum, is definitely my favourite.

Written By Lizzie Young

Lizzie is married to Blake Young and mother to Keilani, Zion and Shiloh. She lives in Gaborone, Botswana and is on team at Kingdomcity