All because two people fell in love...: Mothers Day

I love being a mom.

The laughs, smiles, hugs, "I love you's", nursing tiny babies, toddler snickers, tickling, praying, playing, hand holding, face wiping, food cutting, diaper changing, tantrum throwing, snuggling and enjoying that make up my days of being a mom. SO worth it and SO fulfilling.

The joy my two precious kiddos bring me is overwhelming.

To think that The Lord chose me to be these babies Mom. Me? Why am I so worthy? With prayer and patience I am finding the strength to put everything I can into getting through each day. Being a mom to one is hard, being a mom to two is a game changer. The past 7 months have been a big test. They have tested me in ways I never thought possible and shown me how strong I really am. There are days I fail and there are days where I want to pat myself on the back. It is the hardest job I have ever loved and I get the privilege of receiving and getting so much love and fulfillment from two tiny humans each and every day.

Being a mom is only one piece that defines who I am. I am also a wife. I am the wife to the amazing man that gave me these precious children. I am blessed beyond belief to be married to a man who works his butt off so that I can stay home and be the mom I feel I was designed to be. Not a day goes by that I don't stop at some point to think how lucky and privileged I am to spend my days at home with our family. I am forever grateful for you Matthew and I am so thankful we have each other to build up and support as mom and dad.

Lastly, the woman who made it possible for me to be a mom. My own mom. Not a day goes by that we don't talk on the phone, that I ask for advice and she so willingly gives it or I don't ask for advice and she gives it anyway :). Her mothering me helped shape me as a mom. I cherish her and our relationship - and even more so the relationship she has with my kids.

Mothers are incredible people and I feel so privileged to be one, have such a great one and to know so many.

This year to celebrate I was spoiled by my little family and enjoyed spending the day at Aunt Sheilah's house with the Beams x2, the Morgans, my parents and of course Matthew and the kids.