Sunday, May 8, 2011

Warning: philosophical ramblings below...


As I began writing this post, I was adding the usual pictures and cute little captions but as I did, the nature of my feelings about this post changed.  

On this Mother's Day, I find myself in a different frame of mind.  Having a child taught me many things, but being the mother of two girls has both humbled me and focused me as to what is truly important in life.  This Mother's Day I don't find it important to have my husband or children celebrate me and my work as a "mom" (although they did a great job of it today) but I find it to be an opportunity to reflect on how very fortunate and grateful I am to be Mommy.  I'm still learning how to best juggle housework (so much more than just vacuuming), kid-time, being a good spouse, and me-time and I'm thankful for Derek's patience throughout.  I'll get the right balance soon I hope.  But I digress...

What I really want to say is that as I post these pictures, I realize how blessed I truly am to have the opportunity to TAKE these pictures of my family and that these are the "everyday" moments of my day.  And how grateful I am that this man and these sweet, sweet girls love me so much.  That is all I need.  This family is precious to me and I am the one who should give thanks this Mother's Day.  

My everyday (in no particular order):






















1 comment:

Gary said...

Okay - you should have warned me! 23 Kleenexes later! You are the best mom! I love you so much!