Happy Mother's Day

My special day is drawing to a close so i thought i would end it with a blog about my thoughts on being a mother. I am privileged to be able to celebrate this day as a mom. I have been blessed with four beautiful children to mother and a beautiful mother to look up to. It is true that you never know how hard it is to be a mother until you become one. No book or person could ever prepare you for the task of raising children. For instance, on any given day i am a:
Doctor/ Nurse (for dolls, people and stuffed animals)
Chef
Banker
Teacher
Hair Dresser
Seamstress
Architect/ Engineer (forts are my specialty)
Maid
Secretary
Schedule Maker
Chauffeur
Dry Cleaner/ Laundress
Babysitter
Psychologist/ Psychiatrist
Judge
Law Enforcement
Party Planner ( i can plan a cool tea party)
Personal Shopper
Waitress
Story Teller/ Librarian
Coach
Referee
Gardener
Garbage Woman
Artist (i am pretty good at finger painting)
Photographer
Mechanic ( i specialize in toy repair)
Landscaper/ Lawn care provider
All Around Handy Woman

Good thing Mom taught me how to multi-task. It is amazing all the things that a Mom is. Notice i didn't put friend. I didn't put friend because i don't feel like God gave me children so i could be their friend. I am to be a parent. That is why we are called parents and not friends. So many people say that their mom is their best friend but I am so proud to say that my Mom has never been my friend. She will never be my friend. My mom holds such a special place in my heart that calling her a friend would be doing our relationship a disservice. We don't always get along and we often don't even agree but i have never doubted her love and support for me. We often leave our emotions unsaid but it is always understood. I should really tell her more often than Mother's Day that i am really blessed to have her as a Mother and role model. Mom, I love you very much and i thank you for never being a friend but always being a mother. I would also like to point out that i have two very special Grandmothers that have always lent me an ear when i needed to talk and have tried to guide me in the best directions. Grandma was always there to argue with. She always yelled at me in such a loving manner but i knew she really cared and was just trying to get through my hard head. Mawmaw always said "Sweet, it will all be okay as long as you trust in the Lord" and i knew she was right. I am sure my Grandmothers know EVERYTHING! Now that i am married i was blessed with two more beautiful Grandmothers and a caring and Godly Mother-in-law. I happen to think that my mother-in-law did an outstanding job. Eric is the best man i have ever met and i can only thank her for that. It is a blessing to have so many mothers to talk to. All offer wonderful advice and support and i love them all dearly.

My day was fabulous. Eric and the kids made me breakfast in bed and then brought in all my cards. The got me a gift certificate to a tanning and spa place. I think i may be using more of the spa services. We went out for lunch and then home to relax. My favorite thing. We were all together. The kids brought me flowers all day. They like to pick the white ball looking flower out of the patches of clover in the yard. That and dandelions. Apparently, Ella has been picking the things out of the clover patches all week and hiding them in Eric's drawer to give to me today. To bad they all died. :( HA! Since they came from the yard there was plenty more and they were free. I asked Eric at what age i should tell them that they are technically picking weeds for me. I think i will wait because i love that they are thoughtful enough to get me flowers almost daily. Jack came in as i was fixing my hair and told me i was pretty. The weeds and compliments were gift enough for me. Heading to bed. My "work" will be up bright and early waiting on me. I hope all of you that are mother's had a wonderful day full of love, family and relaxation.