Happy Mother's Day

It is still hard for me to believe that I am a mother.  A mother of two, in fact...a mother of two boys....

My husband asked me what I wanted to do for Mother's Day.  He said, "You don't seem like the type of mom that wants space from her kids on Mother's Day."  And, while, there is nothing wrong with having space from one's kids on Mother's Day...Mother's Day for me is a day that I want to enjoy being with my children.  It is a day for me just to sit back in awe of what God has created.  It is a day for me to fall in love with my role as a mom all over again and to express my appreciation for being entrusted with these two little boys.  

Gift from Eli

 

Everyday he picks me flowers...

My homemade bouquet from Emmanuel

I have so little time to myself to reflect on my role as a mother.  I am constantly moving from one thing to another...there is always something to clean or something that needs to be cooked...or a little someone who is pulling on my clothes, my hair, the keys in my back pocket.  There is little time to reflect.  If I am honest, then I need to take more time to simply enjoy my children...my little family.  

Reese trying to eat the herbs!

Playing in the water

Soaking wet 

This Mother's Day...we did just that!  We worshipped, relaxed, and celebrated a friend.  

Happy Birthday, Justice!

She calls him "Manny" because Emmanuel is really hard for little ones to say.  

Good friends!

My heart was full, even though Emmanuel was adamant that the Mother's Day necklace that he made should go to Mia (man, he is crazy about that girl!)...and even though I didn't get a nap...and even though I was rushing around trying to get everybody else's Mother's Day cards and gifts to them on time...my heart was full because I was with my wonderful husband and crazy boys.  

My heart was full...and it still is.