Mother's Day 2008

Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. ~Elizabeth Stone


To my children on mother's day...

Thank you, Jordan, for being such a born leader. You probably have no idea how much people admire your strong and independent spirit. You have always made such good choices in life and that is so pleasing to your dad and me. Thank you for your good example to your siblings and your friends.

Thank you, Devin, for being an old soul. You have a wisdom and an innate understanding of people and relationships that is far beyond your years. You will just need to wait patiently for everyone around you to grow as wise as you and you will then have true "peers". Thank you for kissing your little brother and sister goodnight, every night, without fail. They love your tender heart, as do I.

Thank you, Aiden, for trying to always choosing the right and for reminding Daddy and me to stay on track. Thank you for always including your little brother, even when your friends are over. I love how you are willing to verbalize your feelings, and always let me know when you appreciate something I've done for you.

Thank you, Brody, for letting me still cuddle with you. You are my baby boy and I can hardly take it, seeing you grow up so fast. Someday soon, you will be much bigger than me, and I bet you will still give me hugs and kisses. I love to play games with you, read with you and I LOVE helping at your school! We have so much fun! Thank you for all the sweet notes you leave me.

I am so blessed. When I look at my husband and children, it sometimes takes my breath away. They are amazing people and I feel so privileged to share my life with them. I so often wish I was a better wife and mother, but these great people seem to think I'm ok, regardless.

This mother's day started with breakfast in bed at 7:55 am. The kids all gave me the gifts they had made for me. Brody had no less than 5 or 6 things hidden around my room. It was so funny to see him go from one hiding spot to another. He even hid a little present for Matt so he wouldn't feel left out. We then got ready for church and headed out on a gorgeous spring day. It was around 75 today and just beautiful. When we got home from church, I took a little siesta while Matt and the kids made dinner (roast, mashed potatoes, rolls, salad and strawberry shortcake for dessert). It was delicious!

We then spent the rest of the afternoon taking it easy. The kids and Matt did a little jumping on the tramp as a storm started brewing. Jordan spent the afternoon like this (long prom night, I guess! I usually have to practically conk her over the head to get her to take a nap!)

These are the adorable gifts Brody and the kids got me. Brody even got me a glow necklace!



Aiden made this sweet little book for me.

And Devin made this for me at church. I absolutely love it, and definitely need this reminder.

To all the mothers I love, especially my own,
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!