I love this picture. Rachel's hamming it up, like always. Owen is screaming, which he ALWAYS does in family pictures. He really is a very happy child, just never in pictures (or in nursery...or at our pediatrician's office)!
I love Mother's Day. It's seriously my favorite day of the year. I took each of my kids on a walk today so I could have one-on-one time with each of them. I told them Mother's Day is my favorite and asked if they knew why. William thought it was because I receive gifts. Matt guessed that I love it because I get to be his mom :) Rachel wasn't in a good mood at the moment and didn't feel like guessing. I let them know that it's my favorite because ever since I was a child I always dreamed of being a mother and every Mother's Day I am reminded that my dream came true. I made sure they each knew they're all my very favorite and I'm so grateful to be their mom. Then I let each of them lead the discussion. William talked about science and how much he wants to invent something one day. Matt started picking dead dandelions and we made wishes on them together. He wished for me to have the bestest Mother's Day ever, then started throwing the stems at me! Rachel didn't say much and wasn't in the best mood, so I'd remind her that she better not smile and she'd immediately start giggling. Owen slept through all of it and doesn't talk much anyway, so I look forward to hearing what he has to say next year!
I also love Mother's Day because I am reminded of how thankful I am for my own mom. She's the best! She's the reason why I wanted to be a mom and stay at home with my kids. I have a lot of memories of being at home with her when we lived in Camp Pendleton, CA. I have very clear memories of her walking me to school and I'd talk her ear off the entire way. She never minded (or at least didn't show it) and I loved those walks! She always encouraged me to do whatever it was I happened to be interested in and she was always there when I needed her. I still call her when I need someone to talk to and am so grateful for her helpful and wise words.
I also happen to have an amazing mother-in-law. When Jason and I first starting getting to know each other I remember thinking he obviously had an amazing mom. He had so many good things to say about her and once we were engaged I couldn't wait to meet her. From the first day I met Kathy she's always made me feel like part of the family. She's also been there for me many times when I've needed someone to talk to. My mom works full-time so Kathy's been there many times to watch our kids when Jason and I have needed time away to go house-hunting or to just get away.
Jason and the kids have made this an awesome Mother's Day so far. Jason watched the kids while I went to a Power of Moms retreat in Park City, UT. It was incredible and I won't say much about it now because the entire experience deserves it's own post. Jason brought in breakfast for me this morning and the kids brought their usual homemade gifts and cards I adore so much. Jason's outside right now grilling some steaks and says he's grateful to be married to a woman who loves beef :) Being surrounded by my wonderful little family with a delicious dinner...I couldn't imagine anything better!
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