Happy Mothers Day to me. I did it! I have successfully survived the first two years. It seemed like just yesterday that I met Brad...you can read about it here 
Became a step mommy...you can read about it here....our family of 3
My first mothers day (the day I brought Lily home from the hospital) you can read about it here....our family of 4
And now my first mothers day with my sweet baby boy....our family of 5! We are on a tight budget this year, so no gifts allowed. All I wanted was to spend time with my family.
Our family has grown so much. I have grown so much. I have learned so much about myself over the past couple of years. I have decided what kind of wife I want to be, what kind of mom that I will be......what kind of person I will be. We could not have made it without the love and support from our family and friends. Bed rest, childcare, working full time, late night phone calls of girlfriends advice, long distance friendships that keep me grounded and remind me that I'm not alone, play dates, birthday parties, snow, bad flu, family dinners, no money, surgery, cancer scare, changing jobs, night shift.....we've had it all. The crazy thing is, I wouldn't have changed a single thing. Without all of those things happening I wouldn't be who I am today.
I have become closer to my mom. After having kids I realized how much my mom sacrificed to be the mom that she was. How much my mom really loved my sister and I. How lucky I am to have a wonderful mom who loves being a grandma. Always caring for me when I was sick, volunteering at my school and all of my friends said that my mom was the coolest, making our Halloween costumes...I could really go on forever. Here's more about my mom and I here.
I have become closer to my mother in law. Without her help in watching our kids while we were at work for the first year, we would not have made it. We couldn't afford childcare for a newborn, but I had to work. She gave everything up to stay at home and watch our kids and her grand babies and I am forever grateful.
I wouldn't have reconnected with Desire, who watches our kids while we are at work now and has become one of my close friends who I trust more than anything. Her family has become my family and I love everything about them. I especially love that she loves our family. She loves my kids. And they love her right back. Dropping them off to go to work is so sad, but I couldn't be happier cause I know that they are with her.
I wouldn't have connected with my friend Nicole who lives on the other side of the county....she makes me feel normal and that working full time and staying up all night while trying to keep a clean house, kids that are dressed, care about yourself, care for your husband....is manageable. Her emails have motivated me throughout the year and I am so thankful for her friendship.
I wouldn't have been so involved in our church. Other people's kindness and prayers while I was on bed rest and not being able to spend any quality time with my husband while he worked on night shift.
So.....now I'm a mom of 3 and its getting better and better. We have each other, our family, and friends, good jobs, and a beautiful place we call home. We may be broke, but we are pretty happy. Sounds perfect to me. Here's to another year!
I have become closer to my mom. After having kids I realized how much my mom sacrificed to be the mom that she was. How much my mom really loved my sister and I. How lucky I am to have a wonderful mom who loves being a grandma. Always caring for me when I was sick, volunteering at my school and all of my friends said that my mom was the coolest, making our Halloween costumes...I could really go on forever. Here's more about my mom and I here.
I have become closer to my mother in law. Without her help in watching our kids while we were at work for the first year, we would not have made it. We couldn't afford childcare for a newborn, but I had to work. She gave everything up to stay at home and watch our kids and her grand babies and I am forever grateful.
I wouldn't have reconnected with Desire, who watches our kids while we are at work now and has become one of my close friends who I trust more than anything. Her family has become my family and I love everything about them. I especially love that she loves our family. She loves my kids. And they love her right back. Dropping them off to go to work is so sad, but I couldn't be happier cause I know that they are with her.
I wouldn't have connected with my friend Nicole who lives on the other side of the county....she makes me feel normal and that working full time and staying up all night while trying to keep a clean house, kids that are dressed, care about yourself, care for your husband....is manageable. Her emails have motivated me throughout the year and I am so thankful for her friendship.
I wouldn't have been so involved in our church. Other people's kindness and prayers while I was on bed rest and not being able to spend any quality time with my husband while he worked on night shift.
So.....now I'm a mom of 3 and its getting better and better. We have each other, our family, and friends, good jobs, and a beautiful place we call home. We may be broke, but we are pretty happy. Sounds perfect to me. Here's to another year!
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