Mother's Day. A time to celebrate and honor those amazing women who gave birth and encounter the ups and downs, highs and lows, and good and bad that comes with raising children. I have the most amazing mother. She is one of the most kind, loving, and supportive women I know. She is always there for me - when I need a shoulder to cry on, an ear for listening and a friend to give advice, and I love my mother with all my heart.
This year I have an even deeper understanding of what this Hallmark holiday means. I am blessed beyond measure to be the mother to a beautiful 11 month old boy. Mother's Day has been a somewhat tumultuous day for me over the past 3 years, but I have tried to hold tight to God's promises:
"11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future," Jeremiah 29:11.
Regardless of what we have been through, God knows our desires and has our best in mind. God knew the path Christian and I would take to becoming parents. Nothing we went through took Him by surprise, and on this side of things, I am grateful. I couldn't imagine life without Micah. We have been blessed with one of the greatest gifts we could receive - that of being parents. I am so happy to be able to celebrate my first official mother's day with a child in hand.
Our weekend started with a church service on Saturday night. Micah wasn't completely in the mood for pictures, but we made do!
Sunday morning began at 4:38am with a wake-up call from Micah. Apparently he just wanted me to enjoy some longevity out of my first Mother's Day:) Thankfully he did go back to sleep for about a half-hour at 5:45am giving me a little extra snoozing before getting up for the day.
We decided to go for a run as a family since God has blessed us with a beautiful day! I'm certainly grateful for family runs...I couldn't ask for a better way to start the day.
Micah and I enjoying some beautiful scenery after our run.
After our run, naps and cleaning up, Christian presented me with my gifts - one of which was a lovely charm bracelet that held a locket and the letter "M"! Then we headed out to grab some brunch (which didn't quite go as planned) but we had a good time regardless. I have an amazing husband who honors and treats me with great respect.
"When is this food coming, already?"
Following "brunch" Christian dropped me off at my friend Carrington's house to have some kid-free girl time which included shopping in downtown Naperville:). You can never go wrong there, right? We then met up with the boys and kids to end the day back at Carrington's house with dinner and well-rounded conversation.
What a great day! And although I am exhausted now, I had such a great weekend with my boys.
That "M" on your bracelet is for "mommy," right? :)
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