I have been a mom for almost three years now, actually three+ if you count the time I was pregnant with Sloan. I was taking care of the little one so I think it counts. Anyway, these three years have taught me so much about who I am. They have been years of change, exciting years and I anticipate as our family continues to grow and change life will continue to bring great adventures.
Mostly I wanted to say in this post a big thank you to the “moms” in my life.
All of the moms in my small group in Shelton (Jen, Lisa K, Lori, Leah, Lisa H, Patty) whom I watched with their kids before I had mine and whom I ran to and still run to with questions about being a mom. Thank you for investing in my life, encouraging me and showing me how to be a mom.
There are moms every where in my life who have encouraged me and set examples for me even when they didn’t know I was watching and in fact often I didn’t even know I was watching (Kaylee, Sarah, Kathy D, Maggie R, Leslie Mc, MOPS moms, church moms, Katie G, Susan).
And a HUGE big hug and thank you to the moms in my family who have been models of wonderful moms. My Aunt’s, Ann, Sally, Vicky, Bette, are fabulous moms and great examples. My Grandma Bonnie who gave me my mom and is an example of dedication, steadfastness, and who raised 4 great kids do go on and have great kids and so on………. Moms do change the world. Thank you to my Grandma Dorothy who gave me my dad and demonstrated passion and creativity in all she did.
To my grandma’s in law Grandma Armstrong and Grandma Mathis who gave me my wonderful in laws Terry and Diane. THank you for raising wonderful people who have impacted my life.
Last but truly not least, I want to say happy mother’s day to my wonderful mom, Linda and my fabulous mother-in-law, Diane. You are both awesome moms. I am so thankful that I have you in my life to watch, to talk to, and to run to when I need help. I love you both so much and wish you a wonderful Mother’s day. I am sad that we can not be there to celebrate with you, but I am thinking of you today, knowing that I would not even be half the mom I am without the influence of the two of you in my life.
I am honored to be your mother. You know the story of how it took me a little while to bond with you after you were born, but when I did, I was sold!
You don’t know the joy I receive from watching you mother. I admire the job you do and the love you have for your children. I’m proud of you and so thankful to have you in my life.
You learned/learn from me, and I learn from you – but then…isn’t that the way it’s supposed to be in a family – all growing together, helping each to become what God truly designed us to be?
I love you so very much, daughter-of-mine.
Mom
Hello little mother, I think you are pretty special and hope your Mother’s day was good for you. It is a special honor to be a Mother. I know you have done a great job with everything you have gone through. Having Sloan, being pregnant with Sean, going through all the moves you have made. All this in just a few years. You are a joy in my life and I have learned a few things from you. I see a lot of your Mom’s ways in you. Especially how you do special things for your babies, your husband your family and friends. Your Mom has taught you well. I know you will follow suite.
Love you much,
Maggie
You are competing with your Dad in content and quality of writing. This has been a fun way to keep in contact but you do all of the “talking’.
I get wet eyes when you speak of Paul.
Grandpa tells me he had a good time.
Keep the posts coming.