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Mother’s Day

Each year Mother’s Day is very different.  Some days I spend it with my family, some times with friends, and sometimes alone (by choice).  This year is was a mixture of things.  A few weeks ago Faith was invited to a birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese on May 11.  I think that the family sent out the invitation for the party and then realized that it was on Mother’s Day because a few days later a message was sent out that said Fathers were to bring all the kids in each family to the party so that the moms could stay home and nap.  Brilliant!!  I took them up on the offer.  Right after church Tom took kids to the birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese while I drove home to read my book and rest.  I felt guilty for a short moment, but was then told that this was my day to spend it how I wanted.  I am really into reading now and am enjoying re-reading “The Good Earth” by Pearl Buck.  I read it in high school and remember enjoying it so I thought it would be a good one to read after all of my light “Hunger Games” novels.  It was an enjoyable few hours and am glad that I chose not to go to a loud, kid filled birthday party.

After Tom and the kids arrived back at the house they gave me the presents that I had bought myself the day before (although the kids didn’t know that).   I had gone to Rack Room and bought two pairs of sandals.  Oddly enough, they were wedge heel sandals.  This is odd because I never wear heels, although I do like to buy dressier shoes in hopes that I will wear them.  I know that they are cute, but just never put forth the effort to wear fancy footwear.  I keep buying them in hopes that I will be motivated to wear them and find them comfortable…and because they are indeed “cute”.  These are my next attempt.  I also went to a consignment store and bought myself a new pair of shorts, a skirt and a belt.  I have to brag and say that I bought all of this for under $65.  Not bad, right?  (We will see if I keep the shoes)

Mother’s Day is a day to be shown love by my kids and also to reflect upon the achievements and love from my own mom.  Being a mom myself makes me appreciate my mom so much more.  No one can understand how much work goes into being a mom until you become one.  Moms work, worry and pray 24/7 for their kids.  It is a never ending job.  I am grateful that my mom is such a role model for me.  I have learned how to be a good mom by watching her and learning from her.  Thanks mom!!  I love you!

Here is a video that we saw at church about moms.  It is really cute and shows how much we really do. Check it out…..

http://www.imigpro.net/IMPRO/worlds-toughest-job/