...I have so many of them to be grateful for.
One that I am MOST grateful for on this day is that I am a mother. I've only been one for 2 years now, yet this feels like it's been my calling forever. It's a job I always dreamed of having as a child. Chalei (and my son on the way) are my dreams come true. My daughter brings me more joy than I ever thought possible. She is the sunshine that brightens my day each morning. I love when she wakes up and calls "mom, whea are yoos?" from her bed, signaling that she's ready for me to come get her. I love the way she puts her little sentences together to relay her messages to me. I love the smile she has on her face when she sees her daddy come home from work. I love the motherly instincts that she has been showing recently, letting me know that she's more than ready for her little brother's arrival. I love when she says "mommy, i hungrees" meaning "hungry". I love the way she says "peeze", "tant yoo", and "oh, sowee" for absolutely everything. She's so polite! I love the way her face lights up for ice cream, swimming, candy, shopping, and jamba juice. I love her hugs. I love her kisses. I could go on and on forever...I just LOVE HER!
She is the reason I get to celebrate today.
I had a wonderful Mother's Day which was spread out through the week, but that included pampering and way too much food, but most of all, my little family. I just loved spending time with them and unlike most weeks, I took a step back and had lots of "pondering/reflecting moments". I just soaked it in and tried to store them in my mind. I find that time is flying by way to fast and it was my way of trying to slow things down.
4 GenerationsThis picture didn't quite come out the way I wanted. My mom was crying because her Elder Isaac Runnels called while we were at church and that's probably all she wanted for her Mother's Day...My grandma hates taking pictures...I look fat at 5 months pregnant...and Chalei refused to take her pacifier out :-( Oh well...We tried.
and then these two. They are my reasons. They are my world. I am BLESSED.
Happy Mother's Day!
this was a beautiful post :0) and that picture came out just fine! and actually, i thought this was taken a while ago because you cant even see your "fat" belly! and your poor mom. thats what every missionary mother wants for mothers day, to hear their sons voice :0( but thats okay! im so happy four your little boy! abeautiful family indeed. i feel the same about my little family. i love them too much to say :0) love you too!
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ReplyDeleteNow I am really glad that Wilson is Wilson and chalei is chalei!
Hope all is well:)
happy belated mothers day, i need to see your belly! it is a great picture whether perfect or not! your mom did get to talk to isaac though right?! i know nikki treasures his message on her phone to her! can't wait for baby #2!
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