Mother’s Day cards – can you guess who gave me which card?!

There are so many joys and rewards to being a Mom.  As I reflect on the recent Mother’s Day I am once again reminded of the many blessings I have in my life.  It took my husband and I several years before we had children so when I look back it on those days it reminds me of the precious gifts we have been given as well as the big responsibility of raising our girls.

Cards from Karlie and Brina with for Mother’s Day with pressed flowers

Not every day is easy nor does parenting always go perfectly for me.  Somehow raising children has a way of “highlighting” the areas in my life that I need to work on.  Several times over the past few months I have noticed more and more how my kids reflect my attitude, actions, and words.  I have had to apologize to my kids for overreacting, saying something hurtful, or just being in a grumpy mood.  Thankfully through all the successes as well as the failures my girls still love me and want to spend time with me.

Mother’s Day cards from Karlie & Brina

More than a week before Mother’s Day the girls announced that they were going to our neighbors garage sale to “shop” for a Mother’s Day gift so off they went with their little purses and money to the neighbors house.  The girls and their cousin came back with bags in their hands and smiles on their faces.  They were very excited to find treasures for Mother’s Day and they picked out some pretty cool stuff too.  Brina got me a “Mom” necklace, pens, and lipstick and holder.  Karlie got me a candle holder with candles, a mirror, and a “Mom” bracelet.  The best part is that they picked it all out themselves and they put so much thought into their gifts.

Adorable note from my sweet Karlie

I was spoiled because both girls gave me 3 Mother’s Day cards too.  Just reading their sweet cards brought tears to my eyes.  They have grown up so much…..its hard to believe that only a few years ago they were tiny preemie babies and now they are shopping, writing their own cards, and so much more.  God has richly blessed me with Brina and Karlie.  I love them dearly and pray that I have wisdom from above to be the best Mom I can be for my girls.

Note and picture from my beautiful Brina

Jake is so good to me everyday but he always surprises me around Holidays.  He made all the meals the entire weekend (it was a wonderful break).  Jake is an amazing cook so I was really spoiled over Mother’s Day weekend.  His cards always bring tears to my eyes.  This year I got a brand new…..office chair from my man for Mother’s Day.  Even though I don’t ever remember mentioning anything about my office chair he noticed that it was getting near its end.  It has been nice having a comfy chair to work in this week!  Thank you Handsome for your thoughtfulness, kindness, and love.

Mother’s Day drawing and note from my beautiful Karlie

The best part of the weekend was spending extra time with my family.  It was the first weekend in a long time that it was just us hanging out together.  We went on adventures, played games, read books, worked around the house, spent some time with friends, laughed, and just enjoyed our time as a family.  I am thankful for the many memories and our moments together are a truly amazing gift.

Cute note in the card from my sweet Brina