Happy Mother's Day

This is my 6th Mother's Day as a Mommy. As I shared in my musical post for today, I am in deed blessed with 3 beautiful children. 

I am blessed in another way when it comes to Mommy-hood; the amazing women who have taught me little lessons (and still are) about this role. After having my 2nd little bundle of joy, I quickly saw a side of me that I didn't like. I was certainly not the mommy I had envisioned being. I still struggle with that. BUT this is why I am so very Thankful for the women who walk along side me, reminding me that I am not alone, helping me see some of the unrealistic expectations I put on myself, and to cut myself some slack. 

In honor of Mother's Day, I thought I give a few shout-outs.

HI MOM!! Thank you for loving me and for being my friend. I have learned so many lessons watching you as I grew. I appreciate how whether you realize it or not, you remind me to slow down and enjoy my babies. I mean, I am going to be 30 this year and I find this hard to believe not because I care about age, but because I can remember you in your 30's! Time really does fly. I want to always remember to slow down and put my relationship with my kids before my 'to-do' list. I LOVE YOU!!

My Mother-In-Love, Lisa. I have been hanging around you and your family since I was 15 (almost half my life now!) so I have learned a lot from you too!! We've shared hard times, sad times, happy times, and super fun times. I am thankful for the crazy fun influence you have on me that truly reminds me to just have fun with my kids. Forks may leave small holes in lamp shades, pictures, and even foreheads, but should that stop us from enjoying a good fork fight? I think not. I LOVE YOU!

To the many other wonderfully wise women that have been placed along my journey: You may not have even thought that what you had to share was that important but it has stuck with me. I am not too proud to ask for advice or help when needed and I appreciate your tips :). I know I don't have all the answers and I am so very thankful for you who share your own struggles so that we might all learn and grow together!! Thank you for blessing me!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE BEAUTIFULLY FABULOUS MOTHER'S IN MY LIFE!!