Today I feel so grateful for these five kids that call me mom. I feel so grateful that I get to be a mother. I feel grateful that the dreams I had as a young girl have come true. I have had really, really good mom days and really, really bad mom days, and then every other kind of day in between. And honestly, I am grateful for each one of those days. Those bitter days sure make those sweet days incredible.
Yesterday was definitely one of those sweet days! With Justin's help, the youngest three emailed a special Mother's day surprise.
When I opened the email from Rudger the words "I love you with my biggest smile and as much cuteness as I can muster!!!" were attached to this picture. I died. He knows just how to steal my heart.
This is my first Mother's Day with our sweet Adeline. It has been over six months and I sometimes still can't believe she is here. I find myself often squealing with delight knowing she is in this family of ours! Her gift to me is wanting me...all. the. time...and I love that gift.
A couple of days before Sunday, Levi came home with a surprise in his backpack, but he ran to his room to make certain it was well hidden. After being sad for a little bit in the morning, he came quietly into the family room and handed me his gift. I love it dearly. And this picture cracks me up with the mustache he drew on his face :) Levi is FULL of personality and that makes my heart happy! And his message... "I love you so much Mom! It's my day to give you lots of hugs and kisses"...love!
Taylor gives the best hugs and that's what I wanted most from him. So to read on his card that I make him feel good when I give him a hug made me cry happy tears. I loved the cards and the adorable gift he gave to me!
Corbin has a very kind heart, and has shown a great amount of that kindness these past few months. I believe this boy knows my love language is service. There have been multiple acts of service he has done for me recently that have made my heart swell!
And of course, I believe it all begins with the dad. Justin continues to show gratitude towards me. He is completely patient with me as I fail time and time again. He never gives up on me and continues to encourage me to be my best. It is no wonder the children are following in his footsteps. I am so grateful to be partners with him on this parenting journey.
