Yesterday was my third official Mother’s Day. Can you believe it?
I love that Mother’s Day is in the same month as my birthday. It ends up feeling like I’m being celebrated for a whole month. Yay, me!
On Saturday, I got a package from my mother. She sent me a couple of dresses, but what I really loved was that she sent me a card “signed” by her and my two daughters. It was the first card I’ve gotten with both my daughter’s names on it and I was really touched. I called her all teary to thank her and she made matters worse by thanking me for being such a good mother to my kids. Great, now I’m crying just thinking about it.
On Mother’s Day, Unknown BIL gave me a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
He walked into the house with it and I said, “Is that for me?” He answered, “Of course, it’s Mother’s Day” and gave me a big hug. Well, that made me cry too.
It’s so silly, but it just feels unbelievably nice to have people other than my husband acknowledge my efforts as a mother. It touched me that my mother and BIL took the time and effort to show their appreciation because it means that not only do they care about me, but they love my children and are invested in their well-being.
I spent the whole day home because Unknown Papi and Put Pie were sick, but it was still a great day. We took a family nap, ate good food, and I got to play with my new DSLR camera.
I’m just learning to use the manual functions and I’m having a blast. Perhaps, I’ll give myself a photography class for my birthday.
I feel like a very blessed Mami. I hope other mothers got to feel as much love as I did. Now, I just have to hang onto this feeling and remember it when I ‘m feeling tired and under-appreciated.
WOW that is cool and how nice a feeling to be loved and appreciated. HAPPY HAPPY Birthday.
Sounds like you had a lovely Mother’s Day.. just as it should be. Enjoy that camera!
Bendiciones! Blessings! and of course Happy Birthday.
Gracias!
Sounds blissful!! (Well other than 2 sick ones!) Can’t wait to see all the new pics from your new camera!
Wow, your BIL gives you flowers? That is one awesome dude. Mine aren’t quite as thoughtful.
I wish your BILs would give you flowers. You deserve them.
You ARE blessed! 🙂 I love the pictures. And something about getting something with both kids’ names on it is just amazing, right?
Oh, and when’s your bday?? Mine’s Friday. YAY for Mother’s Day and Birthdays together! 🙂
Mine is on May 20th! Happy Birthday to you!!!
Awww.
Being able to appreciate the moment is part of it too. Even though it’s said often, little things do make a big difference. I’m sure they enjoyed giving to you when you showed your appreciation. thanks for sharing happy news.
I’m glad you had such a wonderful mothers day weekend as you deserved. Happy Mothers Day!
Beautiful flowers, convey so much beauty and I love them. A greeting andcongratulations.
Love the pictures. So glad you got the attention you deserve. Happy Mother’s Day!
lOVELY POST, hope this goes through!
Ummm…it did go through! Been trying to leave a comment on your blog for ages with no luck! I am still reading!
We have ANOTHER new Granddaughter, born the day before Mother’s Day!
How lucky can ya get!
Get out of here! Congratulations!!!
You are getting good with that camera 🙂 Love it! And I think every woman should be celebrated the whole month of her birthday!!! Glad it was a special Mother’s day!
Happy Mothers Day!~ Nice photos with your new DSL!
Wonderful thoughts, gifts and gestures for a wonderful Mami.
I hope that the Unknown family are feeling better.
Great pictures! Happy Mother’s Day, and Happy Birthday!
Happy Mommies Day. And what great pics too.
Beautiful photos! Belated Happy Mother’s Day!
Right back at ya, Beautiful!
I’m so glad you had a good day. You deserve it!
Okay, now I’m crying! How beautiful!!!
My first mother’s day my husband and his sister got all these things for their mom AND forgot me…I was SOooo hurt! I said to both of them with tears in my eyes “what about me?” “This is my first mothers day and you forgot about me???” My husband was so shocked and sorry he went out right away and bought me many, many gifts to make up. 🙂
I am happy to report THAT has NEVER happened since… Mother’s day is always a beautiful day around here as it should be 🙂 You are a wonderful mother. I can tell! We can spot each other from Miles and miles away. Sorry to have been a stranger…I’ve been so busy with my kids. No! time to post or comment. I’ll come back soon and catch up. Hope your hubby and daughter are feeling better soon! Lisa
PS ~ I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the new
DSLR camera TOO!!!!!!!! Yay!!!!! YOU !!!!!!!!
A new camera – how wonderful! Love these photos you took… Enjoy!
Gorgeous pictures, you’re learning very fast if you can take shots like that already! Hope you had a lovely birthday and Mother’s Day.
This is a great post–We all feel this way, but you articulated it beautifully. I’m glad you had reason to be inspired enough to write it 🙂
I’m sorry I missed this post, it was really sweet. Happy (late) Mother’s Day!!! 🙂