Happy Mother's Day

Yes, Mother's Day has passed, but I'm playing catchup tonight... I'm about to get sappy...

My heart is full.  My kids bring me more happiness, laughter, and love than I would have ever thought possible.  I have wondered to myself, "Wow, did my mom really love me this much?"  I can't even put it into words the unconditional, unwavering, euphoric feeling of love I felt each time I held my brand new babies in my arms on their birth days, but those feelings have never gone away.  Some days are frustrating, lots of things worry me, and my insecurities about whether I'm being a good mom creep in sometimes, but I would not wish away a single minute I've spent with my kids.  Having this long maternity leave has really made me feel lucky to enjoy this stage in our lives for all its worth.  Happy Mother's Day to me :)

This was a fun craft the kids loved helping with, and I will love these canvases forever!  My Mother's Day gift to myself :)

Jeremy got me a living locket with each of the kids' birthstones inside, as well as a plate with their names on it, and a charm that says 'mom.'  I absolutely love it, and I know I'll wear it all the time.  He did good :)

Although Jeremy was gone fishing for the weekend, the kids and I still got to visit with the grandmas over the weekend.  We spent a day with Grandma Lori, a lunch with Grandma Dawn and Missy and Drake, and stopped over to see Grandma Chris and Grandpa Randy.  It was a great weekend all around!