I have always known that my mom loves me. But I never knew just how much until I had kids of my own. I remember rocking Cate when she was just a tiny baby, staring at her, as I often did, and thinking, whoa! This is how much my mom loves me! Wow. My mom has always been my friend, my mothering mentor, and my rock. I love her so very much and am thankful for our amazing relationship every single day. Seeing her now as the grandma to my babies, is the icing on the cake. She's awesome.
Happy Mother's Day, Mom.

And while, you know, guys, aren't as forward with their emotions....I happen to know that both Corey and I think the world of his Mama too. She's fun and funny and always willing to lend a hand. She's kind and caring and she loves us all so very much. She has a special way of tuning in to people, she knows just what everyone likes and dislikes. She takes the time to listen, really listen too. We can't even begin to count how many times we've said, "We're SO thankful our kids are so close to their grandparents."
Happy Mother's Day, Mama.

And so, this Sunday, I will enjoy a quiet day with my precious little family, and maybe spend a little time reflecting on the best gift my girls could ever give me, they've made me a mommy.


My beautiful "Happy Mother's Day/Happy Last Day of the Semester" flowers. :0) Oh, and yes, school is done for the summer! I have LOVED teaching again and plan to return in the Fall, but for now, I'm going to enjoy, like every teacher should, my summer off.