When the Good is Hard Too

Sometimes in life, it's so easy to get caught in the muddle and the ruts of every day life that you start to forget your purpose. You forget why you're doing what you're doing. Whether it's because of a boring office job or the fact that you're going through a particularly challenging time, it can be hard to keep your mind on the bigger picture.
In this stage of my life, I've been married for a little over two years and live on a big ranch with all the horses I could want. I remember the days when I could only DREAM about the life I have. I have a hilarious, wild child of a boy that I'm lucky enough to stay home and raise. I feel blessed to be welcoming baby number two in a few short months.
However, even with all the amazing blessings in my life, the good parts can still be hard. My days are mostly mundane and toddlers throw a LOT of fits. I have a high risk pregnancy so I haven't been on a horse since October and let me tell you, that is not good for my mental health. I miss starting colts with my hubs and roping and just even having energy at all. I sit here alone with my thoughts and honestly, sometimes I wonder why I decided to have another baby this soon. Of course I'm excited and feel so blessed. At the same time I remember how long it took me to get back to normal after the first baby. The emotions get to me sometimes. And then, scrolling through Facebook, I see something small like a shirt that says "Raising Ranchers" and that's all it takes to help me remember. I'm doing something so much bigger than I can comprehend right now.
This season of life is so, so short compared to the big picture. I'm sacrificing a lot of freedom in this season to raise good humans and I know it's the most important thing I'll ever do. I know how lucky I am to have this life and how lucky my kids are to get to grow up this way.
So, mamas, or anyone caught in a rut, no matter what season you're in, remember your why. Remember that every season is shorter than you think. It's okay if the good is hard too. Keep on going because you will look back and realize you were doing some of the most important work of your life. ❤ XO, The Cowboy's Wife