Mother's Day

What is Mother's Day? Is it about a gift, a hug, a card, a kiss or is it something more? I have decided this year not to ask for anything because there is nothing that could make me feel more special than just being with my kids everyday. I have been so blessed to be able to stay home with my girls, to have two healthy babies and a loving husband so there is nothing else I need or want.

I heard once that being a parent was the sweetest sorrow and it has stuck with me forever. I know I am a good mother, wife, daughter and friend. I have worked for years to be better at all the above and I learn everyday new lessons in ways you never expected. This statement reminds me to recognize and enjoy life in the moment not to look ahead or back just be in the moment and try and be happy because there are going to be sad, heartbreaking, good times and all in between but at this moment in this second it is a great time everyone is healthy both of my parents are alive as are my husbands my girls are even blessed with a great grandmother.

When I was talking to my mother in passing about what she wanted for mother's day she said "Kirsten I have all I need, you and your girls love me and you all are healthy, what else can I ask for?" She is right, there is nothing better than a healthy happy family. There is no present that can validate me as a mother. So as I sit here are try to potty train a new puppy, get ready for my babies 1st birthday and try and please a three year old. I know this is a good part even though it is trying and exhausting it is the good part of life. Soon we will be sending our daughters to college and to their new families so I will try and love every moment I have.

I did receive an unwarranted present from my darling daughter she told me this morning she loves me and how happy she is with our new addition Princess Succotash. It is nice to be appreciated.

Happy Mother's Day to everyone, we are all mothers in our own ways, if it is to a dog, cat, friend, a baby, or as many of us know to our husbands enjoy your day and feel blessed.