Mother's Day

I can't even begin to write how much I love being a mom, mommy, momma. How much joy it brings to my life and how much love I have for my kids! I often wonder how much my mom loved me in the few short months she held me in her arms, I can understand the love of a mom now that I am a mom and it is THE BEST feeling ever! Ethan's school had a mother's day event and we made aprons together (mind you that Ethan was over making the apron after 5 min, but it was the point of being together). We spent Mother's Day at Sea World and had the best day! I love you Taelor and Ethan and I love that I get to pour all my love into you. I hope that one day you understand the love of a parent and you will know just how much you both mean to me. I love being your mom and I love all that comes with motherhood (even the days you both drive me crazy :)) I know one day you will both be grown up and I will miss these moments with you, so for now I will soak in all the funny, sad, hard, and enjoyable moments! Thank you for letting me be the best mom that I can be to the two of you!

My mom in heaven...I love you more than you will ever know!

Mother's Day...Disneyland

This Mother's Day all I wanted was to go to the Happiest Place on Earth....Disneyland! We didn't tell the kids anything (for a few reasons...one, we didn't want them asking everyday when we are going, and two, well we wanted it to be a surprise) and so we left the house in the morning and the kids had no clue where we were going....well except for Taelor guessing that we were going there, but I still said "we will see". When  we arrived at the parking lot the joy and excitement on their faces was all I needed. They were thrilled. You see we had passes in the past, but haven't for the last year or so, honestly it was because the last time we were there, I felt like they didn't appreciate being there, they weren't excited anymore about going (since we went so often), so we decided not to renew our passes and let me tell you, it worked. They were beyond thrilled and so was I! I mean what's not to like about Disneyland?!? The day was magical especially when you are seeing Disneyland through a 4 and 5 year old! We got there early and we stayed as late as they could handle. It was a perfect Mother's Day, just the way I wanted to spend it! I love being a mom, I love that I get to spoil my kids rotten for a day, I love that I am giving them the memories my parents gave me, I love that they are my children, I love being called mom, mommy, momma....I LOVE it! I just wish my mom was around to share these amazing kids with her, but I know she is always looking down on us with a big smile! Thank you Taelor and Ethan for making me a proud and happy mommy! I love you to the moon and back!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's day!

Mother's day

Mother's day was such a great day! We spent the day at the San Diego Wild Animal Park, the kids love it there and it was great to be with my babies and my hubby. I love being a mom, it has been the GREATEST gift ever, it's priceless! I love that my kids look at me and tell me I am the best mommy and hearing I love you come out of their little mouths still puts tears in my eyes. I love it!!

My hubby, love him so much! (Taelor took this pic)

My sweetie pies

Love

That same weekend my friend's celebrated Mother's Day with a Tea Party, yes a grown up tea party! My sweet friend Vanessa hosted it and everything was catered by my wonderful mother in law Sandie from English Rose Teas. It was such a great day, chatting about motherhood and life.I don't know what I would do without these great ladies in my life.

Happy Mother's Day

Our Annual Mother's Day Tea

The two reasons why I love being a Mommy....

Taelor and Ethan

Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful, amazing and wonderful mommies in my life. You are all so special and deserve to relax and enjoy this special day honoring us woman as Moms, one of God's greatest gifts He can give.

I have this little book that sits on my night stand and I read it when I have a stressful day, the last few verses always remind me of why I am a mom.....

From Please Dear Lord make the Laundry go Away...

I fall asleep each night with a tear in my eye, for I know we've been blessed and not a day will go by without a thanks to the Lord, for "I am Mother", this feels me with joy, unlike any other.

Sure I have my days when I am tired and feel blue, but I will never resent my cute little two.

I've known in my heart, they will quickly outgrow me, so from one mom to the next I offer this plea...
Please see your child as a gift from above, and cherish each moment they fill you with love.
They look in your eyes with trust and with faith, for you are a hero that none can replace.
The cooking, the laundry, do seem to add up, but don't make these things make you miss them grow up.


Happy Mother's Day!