Mother's Day

I am so blessed to be the mother of two amazing babies. I feel so fortunate to have been chosen to be their mom. Being a mother is honestly the most amazing experience. I learn so much about my children, myself and life in general from these two. I can't imagine life without these two.

My mother's day started off with a bang... or actually peace. :) I was able to sleep in until 8 and then was presented with this.

How can you not smile when you see that envelope? Inside was not the regular pedicure I was expecting, but a gift cert for a "Big Night Out" - manicure, pedicure, peppermint sea twist wrap, and a European facial. 4.5 hours of bliss. I can not wait!!

Then I headed off to church with the kids and my mom. It was a great service. I love my church. Then, Subway for lunch, saying good-bye to my mom and a sweet nap. My husband woke up when the kids did and I slept until I was ready to get up. We played outside,

and then we headed to the inlaws for supper. Yum. I came home, put G to sleep and have been sitting on the couch ever since. It's not very often that I get to be lazy like this!

Although I've adored mother's day, my heart is torn today. I keep remembering 4 years ago, 2 days before mother's day, when we were told that we wouldn't be able to have kids. Doctors said there was nothing they could do for us here in town and were referring us to the infertility clinic in Winnipeg. I was devastated. I sat through a mother's day church service that weekend and tears streamed down my face. I vowed to never, ever, sit through a mother's day service again.

The next mother's day, we were blessed beyond our comprehension and were able to sit through the mother's day service with a beautiful 4 week old baby girl in our arms. However, my heart has been aching today for all those women who haven't been blessed in that way. It aches for all those women with empty arms - for those moms struggling with infertility, for babies not yet conceived, or for those with babies in heaven. Praying for you today.... Happy mother's day to all.