Mothers Day

Yesterday was Mother's Day and it was great. Pretty typical really, beautiful flowers, gifts, lots of hugs and kisses.

But the whole time, I kept thinking about how lucky I am and that Mother's Day is not a day to celebrate me but a day for me to be thankful and celebrate the gifts that I have been given. And I've been given a lot of them.

A husband who is sweet and who treats me like I'm special all the time. Who lets me sleep in when I need it and is happy to make a peanut butter sandwich on those nights when I just can't pull dinner together. Who never lets a day pass without telling me he loves me - I couldn't ask for more than that.

And yet, there is more. Two boys who, though challenging, make me smile on a daily basis. Who amaze me with their growing minds and sense of wonder and humor. Who are always there with a hug, even when I didn't know I needed one. Who let me relive the beauty of life through their eyes and let me see that there is joy in the simple things.

So yesterday was beautiful and I am thankful. Thankful to be reminded that no mater how rocky my life gets, I have more blessings than I will ever know.