I had a GREAT day yesterday!
When Brandon left for work yesterday he didn't tell me Happy Mother's Day. Really not that big of a deal, usually on little holidays like that he forgets until later in the day when someone reminds him! Then when he see's me he wishes me Happy Birthday or Mother's Day or whatever.
After he left for work, I got up to get a cup of coffee and much to my surprise there was a Russell Stover box of chocolates on the island with a note that said "Happy Mother's Day Ma, Love Ya, Brandon". I admit it was an awesome surprise and made me teary eyed!
When I got out of the shower, and came downstairs to get ready for Mass, 3 little ones came to the bathroom door and yelled "Surprise!". There was one holding a card and another holding a beautiful candle! I cried again!
As I left for church, those same 3 little ones were all at the kitchen window smiling and waving goodbye. Then as I passed the other kitchen window, there was Daddy, smiling and waving goodbye! I cried again! Pulling out of the driveway I was saying ~ I LOVE MY LIFE!
After Mass, Eric met me at the church so I could have Katie and Emma for the afternoon. Katie and I learned to knit, the 5 younger ones all built a "house" in the living room, all around me my blessings were! Even if they weren't in the same room, I could here them. Laughing, fighting, working together. Brandon was off being responsible, so I couldn't hear him :) Andrea was getting ready for her day, they were all home or on my mind.
Later in the afternoon, Ma and Bud came to visit. We had a nice visit while they spent time with the children!
I LOVE MY LIFE!!
She came tonight as I sat alone, the girl I used to be.
And she gazed at me with her earnest eye, and questioned reproachfully:
Have you forgotten the many plans and hopes that I had for you?
The great career, the splendid fame, all the wonderful things to do?
Where is the mansion of stately height, with all of its gardens rare?
The silken robes that I dreamed for you, and the jewels in your hair?
And as she spoke, I was very sad, for I wanted her pleased with me.
This slender girl from the shadowy past, the girl that I used to be.
So gently rising, I took her hand, and guided her up the stair
Where peacefully sleeping, my babies lay, innocent, sweet, and fair.
And I told her that these are my only gems, and precious they are to me;
That silken robe is my motherhood, of costly simplicity.
And my mansion of stately height is love, and the only career I know
Is serving each day in these sheltered walls, for the dear ones who come and go.
And as I spoke to my shadowy guest, she smiled through her tears at me.
And I saw that the woman that I am now, pleased the girl that I used to be.
Talk to ya soon...
