mother's day 09

I had a wonderful mothers day. . it started with sleeping in. . always my best gift! Then the kids and Aaron brought me a latte, maple bars, flowers (my three favorite treats,) and the sweetest card that has all the kids voices recorded. Lucia kept saying all day "Happy Mommy day!" It was so sweet. We went to church and then had a wonderful picnic at the park this evening. The sun was shining and everyone was healthy and happy what else can a mom ask for.

My FOUR kids on mothers day 09 ~

Last year I went all out and wrote about each one of my kids and posted tons of photos -

http://mcmurraymania.blogspot.com/2008/05/feeling-thankful-on-mothers-day.html

This year not so much I am in the sleep deprived newborn world:) I never dreamed writing last year we would have another little girl in our family. God added two baby girls rather quickly and beyond our wildest dreams. I love being a mom to my two boys and now my two girls. It is by far the hardest thing I have ever done in my life yet the very best thing I have ever taken on. Even harder than three-a-day practices in college or teaching 26 six year olds for six hours a day. I pray all day for God to give me patience and energy and most days I fail miserably with at least one of them. I feel like being a mom is living with a dump truck of guilt all the time that you should of, could of, wish I would of said or done differently. At the end of the day I have to trust that I did the best I could that day and God is taking care of the rest. This year I wanted to write the first three words that come to my mind when I think of each of my kids.

Kinkade (6 years old) - thoughtful, compassionate, imaginative

Keagan (6 years old) - passionate, curious, affectionate

Lucia (22 months old) - joyful, enthusiastic, appreciative

Emery (6 weeks old) - sweet, hungry, contemplative

Happy Mother's Day to my mom who still takes care of me daily She sees the very worst of me and loves me unconditionally better than anyone! Love you mom you are amazing woman and an incredible mom!