Mother's Day 2012

 Ah, Mother's Day! I know that many Mother's dread and loathe this day. I have not reached that point in Motherhood yet, but I might someday :) I know there are many reasons that some Mom's don't like this day, but I'm not going to get into that here. I want to reflect on my one year of motherhood.

I really do love being a mother. I can honestly say that I have only missed working 2 or 3 times since I quit. I really enjoyed teaching Head Start, but my five years was about all I could take! I am a person who enjoys down time and being at home. I love being at home with Luke and being able to do whatever I want! I don't sit around in my pajamas all day, watching TV and eating bon-bon's (although, that does sound nice). I always shower, get dressed and put on makeup (somedays I skip the makeup!) and we usually have at least one outing a day. Luke and I like to get out and go exercise, go to the park, make a trip to Target or the library. I really stay so busy. I am NEVER bored! There are times when I don't want to do all the tasks written on my white board, but I always have something to do. I do a little work from home and that keeps me pretty busy as well. It has definitely been harder since we moved to Sherwood. I miss all my friends so much, but I know in time we will have new friends.

I love my little boy so much and I feel so blessed that I am able to stay home with him. I love going into his room in the morning and seeing his little face waiting for me. I love playing with him and watching him laugh and smile. I love watching him try to figure everything out. He learns and grows right before my very eyes. I love it when he gives me kisses and pats on the leg. I loved nursing him and spending that time with him. I love rocking him and signing him songs and watching his heavy eyelids close for sleep. I even love him when he screams and cries!

This Mother's Day we were staying with my sister's kids while they were on a cruise so I got to be mom to 4 kiddos that day! We had church in the morning so after church we had yummy french toast and presents! We got 4 kids ready for 9:00 am church and were even on time!

Mommy and Lukey!

 Dan got me a beautiful Pandora bracelet with 3 charms. It is very nice and I can't wait to get more charms as the years go on!

It looks like somebody might be teething....