Mother's Day Reflections...

Mother's Day has always been sort of a strange day for me. When I was young, it was such a blast to have one whole day to do something nice for Mom... I'd take my school-made gift out of it's hiding place and give it to my mom, hoping that it would make up for the many days that I was naughty...and show her how much I really love her. She always said such sweet things about whatever goofy gift I happend to put together each year. I always felt really talented and special, even on her day.

Thank you Mom, for never giving up on me.

When I got married, I ended up with a Mother-in-law that most people would give their right arm for. She is wonderful.

I always felt a bit silly on Mother's day.All my stupid-parent moments seem to surface at the top of my mind and I feel guilty that there's a whole day to celebrate Mom's.Recently, I enjoy Mother's Day because I find it is a day to celebrate being a mom. All my life, I wanted to grow up and be a mom. I know it's because my mom did such a wonderful job. She always made it look so easy, even with 8 kids. While she made her own mistakes (like all of us), she SO MANY great things that made me want the exact same thing.

Thank you Mom, for teaching me such a great career.

Today, I wasn't treated to breakfast in bed, because I am babysitting for a friend of mine for a few days.But I don't mind, because when I look at the 10 kids playing games in the family room, and listen to their giggles and chatter,And....I am exactly where I want to be. Although, Achilles WILL be grilling for me this afternoon....I have my standards, afterall.

I love being a mother.

"The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness"~~Balzac