Joy in Motherhood, and in Myself

I recently came across a post that Brooke Romney did to help me feel joy in motherhood. I'd like to share that list here so I can reference it when needed.

All the things that make me feel like a successful mother and all the thigs that bring me joy in relationships with my kids:

1. Cooking healthy meals for my family

2. Having a clean house for them to enjoy

3. Playing a card game with my kids

4. Playing catch with Taylor

5. Reading with Jacey

6. Holding my kids

7. Watching Avery dance

8. Watching Cam shoot hoops or show me tricks on the tramp.

9. Cuddling with Jordan

10. Nursing 

11. Laying in Matt's arms at night and talking with him.

12. Teaching my kids the gospel and scriptures from Come Follow Me.

13. Laughing with my family

14. Dance parties in the kitchen

Things that bring me JOY outside of motherhood:

1. Exercising

2. Talking with friends

3. Visiting family

4. Studying scriptures, Gen Conference Talks

5. Reading a good historical fiction book

6. Cooking nutritious food

7. Organizing and decluttering

8. Baking treats for my family

9. Serving a friend/ neighbor in need.

10. Writing

11. Dancing

12. Being outside

13. Playing sports like pickleball, or hiking

14. A clean house