The greatest job is being a Mom

Proverbs 31:27-28 says "She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her."
In my Bible under this verse I have written out 2 prayers (being at the end of the book of Proverbs, there is a big blank spot perfect for note-taking, or prayer-writing for me!) from 2 very different times of being a mother and both times my prayers are very similar: Lord make me into the Proverbs 31 woman, as I fall short in so many areas! At the Legacy Discipleship Women's Conference this past weekend at Bellevue, I was reminded of my greatest duty as a mother: to disciple my children and leave in them my legacy. Am I doing this? When my girls and (future) son grow up, will they remember their mother as a Godly women who was always in God's Word and always praying with and for them growing  up? Will they remember their home that I've made for them as one of chaos and constant mess or will they remember our home in order but a place that they can find comfort and love? Its not just about cleaning house, I understand, but if Proverbs 26:14 says "As a door turns back and forth on its hinges, so the lazy person turns over in bed" then being lazy isn't an option. I can't justify sitting on my couch when there is work to be done in my home. This makes me think immediately of the several areas in my home (my closet first, my office second, and my garage third, not to mention almost all of the bedroom closets!) that I have put off decluttering and cleaning for several weeks now. Why? I can make excuses of not feeling well with the pregnancy, being too busy, etc. but the truth of the matter is, Satan uses this laziness against cleaning out stuff to hinder me in "Keeping my affairs of my household in order" on a daily basis.
Being a good mother to me is more than just 'being' with my girls, though this is important sometimes, but its about nurturing them, and actively teaching them throughout the day. Its about having my Bible out and in a visible place so that my children KNOW that Mommy is seeking the most important book there is for everything! Its about praying with my girls when they are struggling and even when they are not so that I help instill in them that talking with the Lord is not an option but a constant thing to do.
Being a good Mother is making sure my children are "clothed in scarlet" (Proverbs 31:21) and making sure they have clothes that fit and look tidy. Yet, I see SO many mothers (including myself at times, I admit) be so so so concerned with whether or not our children are clothed in perfect outfits, new styles, the best name brand shoes, etc. when does this really matter? I grew up not even knowing what 'brand names' were as long as our clothes were clean and fit well. My mother focused on important things like who we were on the inside rather than whether or not we all reflected HER on the outside. She let us pick out our clothes and I'm sure this could be very humbling for her at times especially considering my personal taste in fashion and style from a VERY young age! lol. So if my youngest wants to go to the gym or run errands wearing her cowboy boots with an outfit that does NOT match cowboy boots (most outfits I believe...) and a headband on backwards on the back of her head, its okay! If her outfits to church or Mother's Day Out aren't necessarily smocked or brand name and she begs to wear pigtails ("tigtails" according to Haven) instead of a matching bow that I bought to match the outfit, then difficult as it can be, I should let her! What is more important in the grand scheme of things? Defining who she is by what she wears or instilling in her the belief at a young age that its what God is doing INSIDE her that really counts. I need to work on this for sure. If our children are a reflection of us, we want them to look adorable, of course. But even as Micah gets older and more independent, I hope that she reflects me in so many other ways other than my fashion sense. Although I do hope she inherited that as well.. lol.
I also pray that my girls will see their mom give them a healthy example of balance in the home and the independence of a job that they love if they choose to do so. I honestly believe I have the best of both worlds being able to be a Mom during the day and earn an income just working once or twice a week with my jewelry shows. How great is this? I can supplement our household income "She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable; and her lamp does not go out at night." (Proverbs 31: 15) and yet still be at home for my family. I still provide meals for them, a comfortable home, clean clothes, etc. yet I have always sought ways to make some extra money if we need/want it. I can buy my children clothes, decorate my house, purchase groceries and things we need with the money I earn and take away some of the stress of my husband doing it all. He works so hard, its my job to be his helper. This is one of the ways I do this, and I hope my girls will see that working hard is beneficial and what God wants for us as women, whether its working from home, or otherwise. But I do hope they'll follow the mother and grandmother's examples: working from home and being a Mom full-time. I understand some moms have to work outside the home, but I also believe "having" to work full-time and "needing" to work full-time are 2 separate things. I thank the Lord my husband provides so that I don't have to leave my kids with someone else to hopefully disciple them.
At the conference this weekend, I regained my passion for fulfilling my purpose as a wife and mother. I need to watch my tongue (which I continually struggle with), I need to be an Godly example, I need to disciple my children in God's word, I need so much help and grace from our Lord in all these areas! I don't get a second chance with my children, God has only loaned them to me for a short time. What will I do with this time? What will others, and more importantly, GOD Almighty say about my children's hearts when they are older?
Lord, please guide me as I work the hardest--and greatest--job you will ever give me!