Mother's Day

My first official Mother's Day as a mother was yesterday. I had a great day. Shane let me sleep in and took care of the girls in the morning. Soon they all showed up with breakfast in bed. So fun.

On Friday while I was at work Shane got me my Mother's Day flowers...and planted them in the back yard. LOVE that. They are going to be so pretty when they bloom more. I love having planted flowers but didn't feel up to it last year and wasn't feeling like I was going to make/find time this year so I was sooo happy he did this for me.

We went to church and then over to my parents for dinner. The guys did all the cooking and clean up and we had a great time.

Siena gave me an extra Mother's Day present and decided to start crawling. She has been so close but never quite figured out how to move forward. Well Sunday I put my phone down, which she LOVES and can already scroll through pictures, and she geared up got on all 4's, moved one arm and fell forward then she repeats it over and over with a little army crawl in between until she reaches my phone. Sooo cute and sooo happy I didn't miss it since I had to leave out of town today for a work trip.

Over all it was a great day. I love being a mom and my 2 girls have brought me more joy and love than I ever knew was possible. What a true gift and blessing it is to be their mom.

It has also made me even more appreciative of my mom. She is my hero and I love her for her friendship and example she is. She is a fighter and it's not a surprise that the doctors seem surprised at how well she is fighting and responding to this cancer. I love seeing her energy return and how much she adores my girls and all her grandchildren.

Shane's mom has been in town this last week and I love her peaceful spirit. How much she loves us all and for raising an incredible son in Shane. She is such a big help when she comes to town and always spoils us with her time and service.

In fact, as I sit here on a plane typing this...I miss my girls so much but know their dad, grandmas, and aunts will all watch over them for me while I'm gone. I have many incredible women in my life and for that I am blessed!