Today is Mother's Day. I have been thinking about my own mother, women in my life that have influenced me and of course, the fact that I have three children that call me mom. How did I get here? When I was in high school, I wanted to be an airline pilot. I earned my pilot's license, I took school seriously, maybe a little too seriously. But somewhere along the way I changed direction. I decided to get married, start a family and be a full time wife and mother. It is the greatest challenge and blessing all rolled up in one. Some days are more rewarding than others, but I don't regret my choice. These are some of the things that I love about being a mother at this point in my life.
- reading books to Maura at bedtime
- combing out my girls hair
- driving them to school each morning so that I know they got there safely
- praying with my kids
- planning family activities, especially when it involves maps
- watching the kids try something new
- having Hayden attempt to put a cub scout pin on my shirt at pack meeting
- discovering a book that Hayden and Sydney will want to read
- painting my girls finger nails and toe nails
- watching cartoons with them wrapped in a blanket on the couch
The list will change as my kids grow older, but it is perfect for now. I don't regret my choice, I never will.
Just a little shout out to my awesome husband who gave me the coolest gift ever, my own iPod! It is blue, it is gorgeous and now I don't have to borrow one anymore. I can take it running, on the plane to NY and CA and even play it in the Tahoe. Thanks Michael, I love you!! And brunch was delicious too, of course, all the food that you make is better than anything that I cook- we all know that!
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