Mother's Day

Motherhood is sometimes tougher than I ever imagined it to be. How come nobody actually ever says the words,"Your kids will think you are stupid. Your kids think you don't know what you're talking about", huh? I never imagined that I would spend so much time wondering what to do next. (I guess my kids might be right about me not knowing what I'm talking about...)

Sometime in the last year or so it finally occured to me that God gives us these kids to teach us how much we need HIM! Every day, every decision, every word needs to be brought before Him in prayer! Wow, would the last 12 years have been a lot easier if I had learned that sooner!

But, really, I love being a mom. I love being the one that my girls want to take care of them when they are sick. I love being the one that puts on bandaids and wipes tears. I love being the first one to hear about their day at school. I wouldn't trade a moment of it to make life easier. I guess that's what its all about...serving them. Who knew? And when they give you a box filled with love it makes it all worth it!






This Mother's Day, Chad took the girls and spent the day with his mom and I got to spend the day with my mom. It was the first time ever that it was just the two of us on Mother's Day. We went shopping at the fabric store and the grocery store then went home to cook soup (Varsity Chowder and Chicken Florentine) and watch a movie. I'm amazed that after all the trouble I gave my mom growing up, she still wants to spend time with me! :)

And Mom...for all the time when I was a kid and "thought you were stupid and didn't know what you were doing" I officially apologize. You were a great mom and I am who I am today because of your input in my life. I love you!