Summer 2013

Motherhood...

I love being a Mom.

I have spent the day cooking each meal, dishes of 3 meals & happy tummy's of each meal.

I have spent time with my kids at the pool. Daughter endured a bee sting. Not a good part of our day.

I am exhausted!

  I am now baking cookies for tomorrow's trip to the beach! 

I wouldn't have it any other way.

In listening to my Son describe his home life with his Dad, I have a new appreciation for my life.

 O we don't live in a great big house as they do., however here's what I learned today; there's more laughter in our home. We aren't too stressed & act silly together. We enjoy life. Every meal isn't drive through. I take time out to discuss my hopes & dreams & prayers for him, but not my demand on how his life should be.

I wouldn't trade that for a house. For newer cars. 

I wouldn't trade getting up in the middle of the night going to turn off the lights in the kitchen to see my Son looking for a snack & with one eye open prepare him food. 

This is Motherhood., this is my life & I wouldn't want it any other way. 

He said I'm not normal & I'm okay with that.

I stuggle allot with my anxieties & social issues, but I get to show up today. Show up for Motherhood. 

One day each of my children will be living their own lives & I will miss days like today, allot of times I do already because 1 is grown & 1 isn't here all the time., but 

today I get to cherish the moments of being their Mom.

I got I listen to his new girlfriends Mom tell me about their Christian values, beliefs & what she wants for her daughter, I consider that a Blessing & almost a Miracle as I don't get to influence my Son's beliefs as I would like, but look at the kind of girl he is choosing. So obviously my teachings, God is honoring. What a BLESSING!!

I got to hear how my Son is a gentleman & respectful to their Daughter. I got to hear how he has come out of his shy shell & has a nickname with her Mom. Spunky... That's my Son!

I am grateful for his Father that he has done well with our Son, I am also grateful I have impacted him more than I thought. 

You never know when a miracle is happening. I learned today, don't be so caught up in your mistakes to miss them!

Looking forward to a day with his new girlfriend tomorrow & I've already promised I won't embarrass him as I so freely got to do with my Oldest. 

Thank You God for Motherhood. I pray the journey has many more chapters. 

Ruth Musser Middle School -Class of 2013

I look at this little boy., becoming a Man., I am in awe. He is so precious & I am so proud.

Teaching him to read at 4 and all he wanted to read about was Presidents and Cowboys! 

I remember taking him to Kindergarten & the teacher saying he had a learning disability because he wouldn't speak to her., shy as he was, he has outgrown that! Though like his Father, slow to speak and always listening.

These are a few of his Jr. high day pictures. I am grateful despite his Dad's and my relationship, we kept traditions. Taking him to lunch after his first day and last day of school. 

I am so proud of you Lance James and though it's going to quickly I am proud watching you grow.

I know highschool will fly by., I look forward to moments shared of chatting with you and I pray no matter how old you get you will always know the special place in my heart for you and how much I treasure the gift you call me Mom.

Lance sent me this collage ^^^

Here's to 40!

I can't believe I am 40., I mean aren't you "supposed" to have arrived somewhere by now? O ya, that's me comparing myself to others..
That's what 40 has given me., to be confident on my journey, to know those who want me in their life & I in there's., we have placed one another there & nurtured our relationship. It means I'm right where I am supposed to be., I'm not rich in finances but my blessings from God are beyond my dreams.
I haven't earned mother of the year, but I show up daily to be the best Mom I can be. I fall short in perfect wife department., but daily I try to improve & thankfully My Husband & I know., we are a work in progress.
I'm me good days bad day & everything in between. God & Sobriety first & the rest will work out just as it's supposed to. My life is far from perfect., I fight emotional battles daily., from where I'm sitting 40 is looking pretty great & I look forward to what & who the next 40 will bring...Thank you for being a part of my journey! God Be with You on Yours.

Our 40th Birthday!

Our 40th Birthday Weekend In Pictures