Mother's Day

Im so glad I am a mom!

Of course we wanted about 5 children. After years of mourning that and struggling with infertlity, somehow I am okay with it. I dont get it, but somehow it is okay. Ive learned over the years to not miss what I have right in front of me by longing so much for something else. God has blessed me with being able to live in the moment in that capacity...with the girl.

She was entirely sweet today! Last night she (with E's help) stayed up until 8 30 plotting their plan for today. There was much running back and forth between our bedroom and hers and lots of "Close your eyes for a minute mom..."

This morning I got yummy breakfast in bed! A cold untoasted bagel with cream cheeze, a diet coke, Hershey Kisses and three boiled eggs (THREE!?!?!) There was a little vase with flowers on it too. (My favorite line this morning was when she told me that E was looking in the cook book to find out how long to boil eggs. She told me she said, "UM......Dad?? I dont think youre going to find that...its just something you know!")

My gifts? A frame painted in class (thank you Elizabeth and Diane!!) with a sweet picture in it, A bag of Peanut M & M's, a piano serenade (Ode to Joy and Oh When the Saints Go Marching In.) and a coupon stuck to my mirror that said, "Pull this for a Happy Mother's Day" (Coupon was for a week of emptying the dishwasher....ironic since its her job anyway!! HAHA). She is precious precious precious precious precious!! That is my favorite word for her!!

Happy Mother's Day to all!