Happy Mudder's Day

I had a great weekend with these girls. Yesterday I was able to enjoy some time to myself, which was also nice. I had a hair appointment in the afternoon and was able to go shopping all-by-myself that evening. In between my hair appointment and my shopping spree, I came home to enjoy take-out from one of our favorite places. As soon as I walked in the door, Jane told me not to go into her room because that was where they were hiding the flowers. She talked about the flowers quite a bit and even mentioned that there were cards. It's hard to keep a secret when you are two.

Before we ate, Trever told me that after dinner I could go shopping and then stay at hotel near the shopping center. He would take care of the girls and I could meet them at church in the morning. First off, totally nice of Trever, great idea and really thoughtful. However, I was content to have an evening to myself but didn't really want to stay alone in a hotel room. If he could have come along or if I could have hung out with my girlfriends, that would have been fun but a night alone just didn't sound fun to me. Call me crazy but that is how I felt. Trever admitted that it didn't seem like something that I would like to do. Apparently I had mentioned how nice it would be to stay in hotel room all by myself on a few occasions over the past few weeks. I told him he can't take me serious when I make such comments in the early hours of the morning or at the end of a long day. Oh well, love him for trying to create a special getaway for me.

This morning we went to church and I was able to listen to three fabulous talks. I also enjoyed a long nap this afternoon and delicious dinner cooked by Trever. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful family and to be a mother. It's definitely the most challenging thing I have ever done but I am grateful for this opportunity. I am learning more about patience, love and sacrifice. I know that I am being refined and although it can be hard at times, I know that it's helping me become the woman and mother I want to be. I am grateful for the roll that I have in raising these two beautiful girls and am grateful for Trever and the support that he gives me. His calm demeanor and constant support keep me grounded. Finally, I am grateful for my own mothers and for the ways in which they continue to support and bless my life. I am finally getting a tiny glimpse of the sacrifices that they made for me.

Here are a few pictures that Trever took with me and the girls. I don't take enough pictures with these girls and I want that to change. They aren't perfect but I love them because we are together.

Cate was a little serious today. Love this sweet girl!

 

I had to get silly if I was going to get pictures with Jane. Here are some of my favorites.