Mother’s Day

I LOVE Mother's Day. We don't ever do anything extreme and fancy. I just like thinking that it is a day about me and celebrating being a mother. The only other day that can be somewhat about me is my birthday but as I get older that is not as exciting. Brad was very sweet to get up and feed Jane around 6:30 so that I could sleep in a little. Dawson crawled in bed for some snuggles around 7:30. I had told him that's really what I wanted for Mother's Day was for him to snuggle with me. He lasted almost a half hour which surprised me. About 8:30 Dawson, Jane, and Brad brought me breakfast in bed. Honey Nut Cheerios and a glass of OJ never tasted better! It is always a little strange eating breakfast in bed while everyone watches you. After eating I was giving my beautiful mother's day necklace from Brad and the kids. It is a silver heart with a butterfly and crushed diamonds. I had maybe left a HUGE hint that I wanted this by marking it in a catalog and leaving it open on the coffee table. They also gave me a sweet card. Dawson gave me his own present that he had worked on at school and it was so sweet. He had made a big card with a very sweet thank you and why he loved me on the inside….he included that he is thankful I do homework with him (I hate homework time so that meant a lot.) Inside was a lamenated bookmark with dried flowers and 3 handmade cards with envelopes. He had made sure to use all the colors that I love. It was very touching. He was extra full of hugs and kisses for me. Jane on the other hand decided it would be a great day to only take 2 twenty minute naps and to be a little cranky. She's still a sweet baby though.

I was also fortunate to be able to spend part of Mother's Day with my own mom. Brad made this possible by teaching my primary class at church for me. He is the greatest! It was so nice to spend some time with my mom and Mary. I still appreciate and look up to my mom more than she can possibly even know. She is one of my best friends and I am so glad that she is there for me always. I love knowing that I can call her and just tell her whatever is on my mind and she will patiently listen and give me words of advice or encouragement. Sometimes I hang up the phone with her and feel bad for talking so much but she continues to call and answer my calls so it must not be that bad!

After spending time with my mom Brad, the kids, and I went up to Brad's parents house to spend some time with his mom. She broke down and baked us cookies even though we told her not too since it was mother's day. She couldn't help it. She is a fantastic mother in law and I'm so blessed to have her in my life. In the almost 4 years that I have known her she has taught me so much. She also gives me a lot of encouragement to be a great mother.

We then went over to Mary's and had dinner. Her husband, Ben cooked a delicious dinner for us. I was very thankful because I was NOT going to cook dinner on Mother's Day which meant I would be eating most likely ravioli or cereal. Mary was also generous enough to share some of her ice cream cake with me. It was super yummy.