My Mother's Day celebration started on Friday morning. All of the mothers of Lucy's class were invited to come to school for a little program. They sang a couple songs and gave us our little gifts. I loved hearing Lucy sing the songs. I was able to pick her sweet voice out of the crowd.
I had an absolutely fabulous Mother's Day! J Ray did a wonderful job making me feel special and loved. He got up with the kids while I slept in for a bit. I came downstairs to find an omelet, muffins, and waffles for me to feast upon. It got a little crazy trying to get ready for church at 9:00, (Mom shouldn't have enjoyed her sleep in quite as much), but we made it. I enjoyed some great talks and lessons on motherhood. I left motivated and not guilt-ridden (and that's a big deal in the life of Maggie Ray).
After church I took a very long nap. When I got up, I got to open my present. An ice-cream maker! Very exciting and very unexpected! Here's Graham and Lucy enjoying some of the good stuff.
This is me and the kiddos right before bedtime. Lucy and Graham were so sweet all day. Graham kept saying, "Happy Mother's Day, Mom" every few minutes. Lucy put on a few little dance and singing routines for me throughout the evening. There were even a few Lucy Ray originals that I got to enjoy.
I missed my Mom a lot on Sunday. I wanted to be at her house with the fam enjoying dinner. I have been blessed with an amazing woman for a mother. As we were walking home from church, I turned to Jason and said, "I miss my Mom today." Immediately I felt like a jerk. Jason's Mom passed away 7 years ago and even though my mom is a 10 hour drive away, we won't see Judy for a long time. My kids can't call her on the phone to chat. She was missed today, too. I always think of her and wish I could thank her for helping to teach Jason to be such a hard worker and a kind and thoughtful person.
I sure love being a Mom. I have been blessed with 3 special kids who keep me guessing and learning. Sometimes I feel so inadequate and I convince myself that I am doing this mothering thing all wrong. Hopefully, despite my lack of patience (AKA: yelling, criticizing, pinching.....yes, I said pinching....I'm working on it)they will turn out okay.
3 comments:
I often think of Judy and what a strong woman she was. We sure hit the jackpot when we got Jason in our family. I am also thankful for all her work and love that went into helping Jason become such a great guy! Sounds like you had a wonderful day. Love you, Maggie, I missed seeing you too.
I'm glad you had a wonderful day and were treated like a queen. Obviously Judy was amazing to make Jason someone we all think is so great! And who doesn't love Nancy? I am glad you didn't feel guilt-ridden on Mother's Day, because you are a fabulouse mother whom I look up to a lot!
Pinching! I love it. :)
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