A phrase I find myself often saying is, "This too shall pass."

And while that is very true and an often needed reminder, sometimes I think we forget to notice all the beauty in the waiting. 

I find myself being exhausted, easily frustrated and distracted by the daily tasks of being wife, mom, entrepreneur and the slew of other titles on my resume. 

Of all of those jobs, motherhood can be the most tiring and emotionally draining. 

But it an also be the most magical, humbling and fulfilling.

I was able to take three days away this week-something I haven't done in probably a decade. I felt like my work was taking over all aspects of my life and needed time to refocus and find some direction and balance. 

Some things I realized when away:

My children bring so much laughter to my laugh. Seriously, I think I probably laugh because of them at least 10 times a day.

Cooking and cleaning for them on some level allows me to feel needed and purposeful in their lives.

Bed time is an intimate time where I can see the magic in their eyes as we read stories. Where I can feel their breath on me as they fall asleep. Where I feel them getting just a little bit older, and remember to hold on tight.

They learn something new every single day. It's amazing to watch a human develop right before your eyes. 

And so many other things. 

No, it's not all roses. There are many tears, raised voices, messes and I'm sorry's. But it's our beautiful disaster and I love it. 

While not a New Year's resolution, I'm making a resolution of sorts. To be more present with my children and to try to truly see them the way God sees them. This will require stepping back from some things and being more vulnerable in others. It means zoom calls where there may be goldfish spilled on the other side-and being ok with that.

A little voice saying, "Mommy, look what I can do!!" and putting that call on hold for a moment to really look at my daughter and acknowledge her excitement and success. 

Being unapologetically a mom, first and foremost. After all, this business started because of them, and there's much to be said for that. 

I encourage you to be unapologetic in your motherhood this week as well. Pick one small thing and choose to see the beauty in it. No matter how little, or how messy. Because tomorrow, for good or bad, it won't quite be the same.