The days can seem long, but the years go by fast.

I remember hearing that from an older wiser mom whos kids were grown and out of the house.

This women chose the worst time to tell me this. I was on child number 2, 40lbs extra of baby weight on me, elbows deep in bad diapers from teething, super sleep deprived, hormonal, and desperately needing a quiet shower or really just to shower in general.

It was good she wasn't close to me as I probably would have come after her with what little energy I had left. (word to the wise, if you preach that to another mom, for the safety of you life, make sure its at a good time and not when she is on the verge of a breakdown)

For me, going from 1 to 2 children was my hardest. I know that isn't the case for everyone and I also know it is a privilege many women do not even get to experience. But after going through two miscarriages, our first child was everything to us and when we gave her a sibling, it turned her world upside down and ours as well. Plus I suffered from post partum so every emotion I had was amplified x 20.

But it is true. The days were long and the years started flying by.

I am personally at another hard season of 4 children. Our home is loud, energetic, full of different personalities, and I can not keep up with laundry or cleanness of our house to save my life.

But God gives me these moments. These pauses in real time where this statement sticks in hard. Our oldest will be a teenager next month, she will be driving in a few years, and out of the house within 6 years. I already know very soon she wont want to hang around home because we wont be cool enough for her and my loud chaotic house will get quieter and quieter.

I also realize the that title of being a mom has been and is the hardest and most rewarding job I have ever had. And some days I feel like I am just nailing the position, while other days I am praying hard that I don't screw them up to much.

But it is true. The days are long and the years started flying by.

No matter where you are at in your motherhood. Someone in their wait to become a mom, someone sleep deprived feeling a bit overwhelmed, a mom trying to navigate teen hormones, or an empty nester, I see you, I am rooting for you!

I want to challenge you this week.

Send some Mom in your life an encouraging text message, phone call, or even a letter.

Compliment another women at the grocery store, post office, bank, down the sidewalk, or anywhere you go.

Buy another woman a coffee. Lord knows we could always use a bit of caffeine. She truly may think your an angel on earth.

Better yet, pray for a mom. Praying is a beautiful thing and there is nothing more powerful then someone praying behind your back.

You Matter my friend. You love and support to other moms and people in general matters. As we get ready to celebrate Mothers Day soon, lets all do our part and go a little extra to make that Mama feel loved!

Love & Friendship from a busy Mama myself, Megan