I hate to brag, but I had a wonderful Mother’s Day this year. Actually, I had the best time celebrating motherhood with my husband and daughter – the two people in my life who make me a mom (and wife)! I am so blessed to have them both.
As Mother’s Day approached Daddy, kept asking me what I wanted, but I never answered. I really didn’t think about it. All I really wanted was breakfast and some time with my family! And that’s exactly what I got, plus a beautiful Tiffany’s Daisy Key Pendent and Necklace! That was unexpected. Come to think of it. I wanted to be surprised. I’m not the type to be easily surprised, but this time I was.We had a nice, late breakfast at Richard Walker’s House of Pancakes and after that we walked over to the New Children’s Museum where admission was FREE! Every second Sunday is free and last Sunday, just happened to be Mother’s Day, score! I enjoyed watching Pinky explore!
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Lately, I’ve found myself wanting more and more ME time! Did my mom ever ask me for some ME time? Not that I can remember. The more I didn’t think about what I wanted for Mother’s Day, I was reminded that I had everything I needed and wanted. It might not be as pretty and perfectly packaged like my gift from Tiffany’s but I got it. Motherhood, is my life…and I embrace it! I don’t care if that’s all I’m remembered for as long as I am remembered as a good mother!
Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” We must be careful for what we ask for because sometimes, we get it! I wanted a family and I have it. As a mother, we can often become angry or take our roles for granted because we are constantly thinking of ways to have some ‘time to ourselves.’ I couldn’t bare spending Mother’s Day without the little person, who makes me a mother. I know time for myself is good for my health, but I also need to remember that these are times I will never get back with my baby. So for as long as I can, I am going to make sure I spend as much time as I can with my little one. Even if it means sacrificing time for myself.
A fellow mama blogger and friend of mine posted on Motherhood recently. She said, “It is when I hear her say “I missed you, Mommy” I realize my time to be selfish will come. I can already picture those pre-teen years when I will be missing all the things I want a break from right now. This little girl is my world. It is her love that fuels me every day and gives me a purpose. Motherhood is not a job … it is my life, and I love it! I love her.” I was so touched when I read this because this is exactly how I feel…thank you Red Lotus Mama for sharing!
Being a mother is such an amazing experience. My mom always told me this…of course I never knew what she meant until I became one myself. Two years ago around this same time, I found out in a rather surprising fashion that I was going to be a mom, that I was a mom. It was the most exhilarating feeling, next to giving birth!
I am so grateful for my family who made me feel so special this Mother’s Day. This includes my siblings, my own mom and my dad. I was showered with gifts, gifts I needed (clothes) and one I’ve been wanting but never really thought about asking for, a blender! The first thing I thought of when I saw that blender was taking a trip to Carlsbad to pick some strawberries!
I hope you all enjoyed your Mother’s Day! Please tell me what you did and what you got!