Happy Mother's Day!

Today is Mother's Day and I, for one, am so very thankful for my kids. (still wierd getting used to that plural form of the word) I don't really want any special recognition or gifts or even to be honored. To me, Mother's Day is a time for me to remember how thankful *I* am to be a mother to two wonderful blessings. You never know what it is to love someone so much. It's un-describable and until you are a part of the "Mommy club", you can't possibly comprehend. I have friends that have yet to have babies and while they act like they understand a mother's undying and unconditional love, you know they don't. It's love that makes you not care about how stinky that poopy diaper is or how green the snot is that you just wiped off with your hand. It's a mother's love that makes you not even realize that the spit-up or vomit or endless accidents while you are potty training are gross. It's a mother's love that makes you cry at the thought of your children being in any sort of pain or discomfort. And you can even sympathize with other mother's and their fears over their children when they are hurt or sick.

It's amazing how such a little person can change your life so much. And each one adds to that feeling. You might remember me posting about how to love two kids equally and as much (back when I was hormonal and pregnant). Again, it's a feeling that is un-describable. I love Brooke with all my heart. I love her beauty (inside and out), I love her personality, I love everything about her. My heart is full with love for her. Then enters Brenna. I think your heart just grows. It grows to allow for the same expanding love for the second child. Already, at only two weeks old, I have such a strong love for this little being. I want to wrap her up, protect her, and never let her go. I love everything about her. Her 10 little fingers and toes, her facial expressions, her cries, and her cuddliness. I am so blessed to have two perfect children. Granted...no one is perfect, but in my eyes, these two little angels are pretty darn close!

To me...that's what Mother's Day is about. A time for me to sit and respect the awesome job assignment that was given to me. Granted I still rec'd a nicely 3year old's artistic card and a few art projects from her school and from Sunday School today. And Brad got me the Loving Family pendant with two kids! (I was so excited - I did have the one with one child and loved it...but was sad I couldn't wear it anymore now that we have two beautiful children. So I was super pleased when I saw what he got for me!) We also had a nice lunch at a family member's house where the moms were catered to. Everything about today has been wonderful. Yet, what I am most happy about is that I have a wonderful husband and father to my children, two beautiful little girls that I am in love with, and everyone's health. I am so honored just by that.

And for the rest of the Mom's out there...well, Happy Mother's Day to you! I hope your day is wonderful and filled with love for your child(ren).

And b/c no post is complete without pictures...here's my two beauties...

First, our littlest angel cuddling on Mommy:

(being silly wearing Daddy's magnifying glasses):And all the moms at lunch today: