Happy Mother's Day to ME!

Well, today is Mother's Day. I woke up and got myself ready for church. Talent woke up about 7:30 and I was greeted with the happiest smile ever. He wanted to hand me all of his animals one by one until I had them all out of his bed and on his froggy pillow. After a quick diaper change, he decided I needed a big smooch to start my day off. He is two, he has no idea that today is Mother's Day, even though I made it a point to tell him. I fixed his breakfast, we had our typical morning conversation, and he got dressed for church. At church I was given a mug and a devotional book. Then after the service was over Mom took Talent to the front of the church to pick out a rose for me. He was so excited to bring it to me. It was one of the sweetest things I've ever seen my child do. He was all smiles as he handed me this long stemmed red rose. It was very sweet. My husband bought me a new computer a few months ago as an early Mother's Day gift. So, I didn't expect any big fuss today. Getting to spend the afternoon all alone with my baby was just enough for me.

I love that I get to be Talent's Mommy. I love his cuddles, kisses, hugs, his laugh, and his funny little personality. I love that Seth and I created this beautiful child. I love that I get to stay at home with him and teach him all kinds of things each day. I love that we get to play cars, puzzles, or paint. I love that we get to read books together each night before bed. I love that we pray together. I love being able to teach him right from wrong. I love teaching him responsibility. I love showing him the beauty and wonder in the world around him. I love that he loves animals as much and Seth and I do. I love that he has my sense of humor, at least for now. And I love that he has my love for music. I love that by being his Mommy I have gotten to share all of these things with him over the last two years. Being a mommy has been hard work. But, it has been so rewarding. When he walks up to me and hugs my legs so tight, or he reaches up for me to pick him up and then kisses me right on the lips, or when he is sitting beside me at the dinner table and just wants to hold my hand while he eats. These little moments make all of the work I put in worth it. I'm so thankful to have him. He is the reason I get to celebrate Mother's Day today. I am forever thankful for this little life that I carried for 38 weeks. I thank God for him every single day. This little boy is one of the greatest blessings I have ever received and I am so glad to have him.