Mother's Day

We have had SO much going on lately.  Life has been feeling so chaotic and unsettled.  So in the week leading up to Mother's Day, I told Matt that I just wanted to have a really relaxed/simple day.  I had 3 "Mother's Day Wishes".  I wanted to take a nap.  I did NOT want to make dinner.  And I wanted to watch the Survivor season finale.  And if there happened to be chocolate involved in the day...even better.

Well, all of my wishes were granted.  I stayed at church long enough to hear a few talks and the primary children sing.  Then I came home to feed Charlie (I wore a dress to church...which would have made for an awkward situation in the mother's room), and he fell asleep...so I decided to stay home with him and take a nap rather than going back.  Charlie had been up 5 times the night before, so I felt pretty justified:)  So me and my little guy snuggled up in bed and slept for a glorious 2 hours.  We were still there when Matt and Aubrey came home.

Later that afternoon we decided to enjoy the gorgeous weather and take a walk around the lake.  We live in such a beautiful place.  Aubs loved running wild, and Charlie slept the whole time.  We even came home with a little sun on our noses.

That evening Matt grilled us up a delicious steak dinner, complete with salad, bread, fresh pineapple, pasta salad...and Diet Dr. Pepper.  My favorite.  Aubrey went to bed nice and early, and I got to enjoy the show with a caramel/chocolate covered apple from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

It really was the best day.  And it made me realize that even with the stress, chaos, sleep-deprivation, and trials we are experiencing right now...life really is wonderful.  My children are my world.  They teach me so much every day.  Being their mother is a gift that I am tremendously thankful for.  And I sure am proud of this little family that Matt and I have created.