Mother's Day

Mother's Day weekend began with Friday Night Dinner with my Mother and family, out at Houlihans. Where we enjoyed the most amazing scallops and stuffed mushrooms I've ever had.

Then I planned my perfect Saturday. Breakfast out, and a day IKEA shopping.

Sunday, I got to help and hear Connor and Bella up on the podium as the primary sang to us Mothers.

When we got home from a stressful day at church, I got surprised by flowers, chocolates and cards. Of which I loved all.

I also had put together a joint Mother's Day gift with my siblings to surprise my Mom. So I delivered it and spent some time with her. 

It was a wonderful Mother's Day.

Mother's Day reminds me that being a Mother is hard. It simple is. It is full of great love and unmatched reward but often full of a lack of appreciation and triviality. It is full of long days and sometimes even longer nights but those bring about the happiest of children and laughter that is heart melting. Am so happy to be called Mom. 

My Mother loved being a mother and she showed it each and every day. I am so grateful for her example. She is smart, and has always taught me to overachieve and never give up. She is strong, and has always taught me to never stand down and never give in. She is determined, and has always taught me to go after my heart and never look back. I believe in myself, because I believe in her and that which she has taught me and instilled in me. I love this job as Mother. And no matter how the world changes and tries to diminish the insurmountable influence Mothers have, I know being a Mother is a lifetime commitment and an opportunity not everyone gets and a blessing most don't appreciate. 

I am so grateful to be a Mother. I love this life.