"The Life" ... Just some thoughts

"You've got the life," Danny said to me yesterday. "I wish I didn't have to work and got to hold the baby all day long". He said it in a condescending tone but he was joking. "OH. MY. GOSH," was all I could get our at first. "You know what?! I wish I didn't have to work either! Instead my work is all hours of the day - I am always working!" I finally replied. We joke often about how different our daily obligations are so I wasn't shocked or offended, but it got me thinking.
Thats how we all are, isn't it? We are always looking at other people's situations and comparing our own with theirs. He doesn't even KNOW half of what I do around here, or I can't believe SHE is complaining about being tired, or he has no idea what "busy" actually is. Whether you are single with a 9-5 job or married with children, we all do it. What if we started really putting ourselves in our spouses or friends shoes. My mom and I had a conversation about this a couple of weeks ago. She reminded me of several things that my husband takes care of that I never even have to bat an eye about. In addition to working, he also takes care of all the bills, talks with the insurance and phone companies, takes care of all the car maintenance and carries the weight of providing financially for Stella and I. He has pressure and stress weighing on him that isn't tangible so I forget about it. :-/ Then I think about my life and my duties and compare them to my hearts desires. I have always wanted to be a wife and mommy. God has given me an amazing husband and the most precious baby girl I could have imagined! Sure, I have some days that I see my single friends facebook page and wish I could be back in college again living with my girlfriends or I look at my children-less friends involved in ministry and dream about what "amazing things" I could be doing with my life. Then I remember my calling and realize that I am living it! I am a wife and mother and that is an amazing thing. As I look at my sweet baby girl's little face I am filled with joy and gratitude. I do  have the life! No, I won't be stay-at-home mom forever and yes, I have days that are less than thrilling but don't we all? The important thing is that I am doing what I have been called to do and that feels good.
Now...to just remember this and do it all with a joyful heart... :)

Pretty sure God knew what he was doing when he made babies. How can you be bitter/mad at that face?! :)