Mother's day was just this last sunday, and what a great day it was. I was lying in bed, and I heard Bella babbling and yelling in her crib. I began to get out of bed to go to her, and Aaron jumped up before me and told me to go back to sleep...yay! So I snuggled up under my sheets and dozed back to sleep...actually in and out of sleep. I could hear little feet pattering around and pots and pans banging, and then the aroma of bacon, eggs, and sausage wafting into my room which made my mouth water....I gave the kids and Aaron a few minutes to finish things up , and decided to get up, where I found a nice breakfast feast waiting for me...along with cards, a huge bag of gummy bears (from the boys since they know its my favorite) and money for me to pick out a couple shirts for the summer....Aaron had also hired some guys to come weed our yard and get it looking good..they'd been here all week last week getting it done for me, and it looks awesome...what a great husband! Anyways, later we went over to my mother's house and bbq'd with all my siblings and their kids. The weather was perfect, and the kids spent the whole day playing on the trampoline and running around with the other little cousins...it gets pretty crazy with all the kids, but so much fun...I love attending these family gatherings at my mom's, and can't believe how fast my family is growing. And it's crazy to think happened all because my Mom and Dad fell in love and got married. None of us would be here if they hadn't gotten together. I am so grateful to have such a wonderful mother, she is a great example to follow, and her mother was also one to set a great example. I don't remember my Grandma Burt very much, but I have some fond memories of playing outside her house and picking flowers for her. I also remember her watching me and Lindsay when we were the age of 2 while our parents were out of town, and I remember her giving us baths and pushing us on the chair swing. Small memories, as I was only the age of 5 or 6 when she passed....I know she was a loving giving person, because she passed down alot of those traits to my mother. I strive to be better each day and be as patient and loving as they were as mothers....anyways, I am so grateful to hold the name "Mother". Having my children has been my biggest accomplishment and achievment, and I'm so grateful to have them, and that they chose me to be there mom!YOU WERE THERE...
You were there when we took our first steps,
And went unsteadily across the floor.
You pushed and prodded: encouraged and guided,
Until our steps took us out the door...
You worry now "Are they ok?"
Is there more you could have done?
As we walk the paths of our unknown
You wonder"Where have my children gone?"
Where we are is where you have led us,
With your special love you showed us a way,
To believe in ourselves and the decisions we make.
Taking on the challenge of life day-to-day.
And where we go you can be sure,
In spirit you shall never be alone.
For where you are is what matters most to us,
Because to us that will always be home...
~Author Unknown~