Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day! Motherhood, although hard work and challenging at times, is the most fun and the most wonderful blessing I ever received! Here are a few random things I love about being a mommy: 1) I Love You's: When M-kid looks at me w/ the sweetest smile that will just melt your heart and says "I love you Mommy" followed by the biggest squeeze and wettest smooch. 2) Bedtime: Reading books and laying w/ M-kid before he goes to sleep. During this quiet time, we cuddle, say our prayers, and talk about our day. I am going to take advantage of this time as long as I can and treasure it always. 3) Saturday mornings: When M-kid climbs in our bed for some quality cuddles and giggles. No rush to get up and go...just enjoy the time together. 4) Re-living my childhood: Watching the joy reflected in M-kid's face while he runs through the sprinklers, carries the cat around by his neck, uses his imagination while playing w/ his toys (or rocks and sticks), splashes in the bathtub, plays in the sand at the beach, eats an ice cream cone, finds a cool bug, and sees/experiences something for the first time in his life. 5) School pick-up: Big smile that spreads across M-kids face and the running hug when he sees that Mommy is there to pick him up. 6) Silliness: Plain ol being silly together 7) Artwork: the scribbles, paintings, and all the lovely artwork that M-kid creates. 8) V.I.P: Knowing that I am a Very Important Person in the eyes of my child. 9) Firsts: Experiencing all the amazing stages, milestones, firsts. 10) First Kicks: And in the very, very beginning, feeling that amazing movement from within - the flutters, kicks, and rolls. And here are some random "funnies" and "sayings" that I've been recording in the past few months: M-kid Funnies Age 3 - Look they are doing Biss-strution (construction) - It’s a bise-peet. The snake said that. Bise-peet, really? What the heck does that mean? - Mommy, you look like the ice cream man (towel on my head after shower) - “Look, it’s Maverick’s roast beef” (roast beef = Fris-bee) - While getting ready for school, he says “I don’t want to be a boy” I responded “You don’t? Do you want to be a girl?” He says “No, I want to be a pony” Later that day, I figured it out. He wanted me to do a ponytail in his hair! His hair was long and I tied it up in a pony tail the day before. Age 3 ½ - Answering “poop” with a smile on his face to every question or making a fart noise. - Look Mommy (while stretching out his arms), look how much I am growing. I am getting BIG and STRONG (stated in a husky voice). - Curiousity and asking "WHY" about everything. Sayings - I love you - You are my best friend - Give me a big kiss - You are my super hero - Praying before bed and talking about Jesus being in his heart and is watching over him – he then says “and Jesus is in your heart and watching over you, and your baby” - You're a good mommy, mommy. OMG, it just about melted my heart the way he said it with such a sweet smile on his face. THOSE are the moments that make EVERYTHING totally worth it. God, I just love being a mommy.

Getting close...

Happy May! We've been busy, as usual, taking it day by day. A little worried and stressed about our future job situations, but trying to trust that somehow everything will work out....and praying that the economy takes a turn for the better sooner rather than later! More importantly, we are focusing and praying for a healthy baby. M-kid is showing more interest and excitement as Mommy's belly grows bigger. He is going to be a SUPER big brother. Just a few more weeks to go (hopefully), and our little one will be here. We are just about ready! I can't believe how quickly the last few months have gone. Here are a few pics from a free maternity/family photo session a lady from my mommy group did for us.