Finding the Joy

I don't know what my expectations of being a Wife & Mom where as a little girl, but I don't think I anticipated how hard it would be. So hard. I was drinking my morning coffee this morning & I was talking to Jesus, trying to let go of the heavy burden that is motherhood & I heard Him ever so politely say to me, "Find the Joy, focus on the Joy". Where do I find joy in this 24/7 marathon called motherhood?
It is in these eyes...

It is in this smile...

Joy is Auri asking me to stay and snuggle a little bit longer as I put her to bed. It is Luci giving a dozen voluntary hugs a day.

Today I choose to focus on the Joy!