Mother's Day

Cliff and I started dating nine (EEK!) years ago, and at the time, Stone and Emerson were not even a thought (I was a sophomore in high school). I've always known I wanted to be a mom, and I had the perfect example of what kind of mother I wanted to be (my mom!). Fast forward a few years, and I have these two, awesome kidlets:
...and while it is the greatest responsibility I have ever been given, it is by far the most rewarding and joyous. Stone regularly tells me he loves me (even when I smash his two fingers HARD in the door like yesterday :( (okay, maybe that "i love you" was a little delayed) ...you can see the bandaids in the picture), and it makes those challenging moments I have with him, all fade away. Then you have Emerson, who after church yesterday, had that white headband over her eyes like sunglasses, and we hadn't noticed. There she was smiling and talking, even though completely uncomfortable. She is easy going, chill, loveable, cuddly. The most perfect little girl. She is exactly what I needed for my second child.

And then I have an awesome hubby right there by my side. He spoiled me yesterday, and gave Stone a special part in helping to make Mother's Day a special day. I am so grateful to be a mother, and I'm so grateful to have a mother that raised me in a way I try to raise my children on a daily basis. And of course, an awesome mother-in-law that raised my hubby to be the man he is today.

Hope you moms had a great day!