All About Me, Me, Me

I had a great Mother's Day. I basically took the day off. No cooking, cleaning, or diaper-changing. Woo hoo! None of it would've been possible without my awesome husband, who not only took over the household, he also planned some fun stuff for the day (including a karaoke party in the family room after church). Thank you, Bryce!

On a serious note, I am so grateful to be a mother. Even though I studied hard in school and entertained notions of an exciting career in psychology, business, or education, the only real job title I wanted was "Mom." I know God has blessed me with that gift. I am also grateful to my children's birth parents for giving them life. We are all important threads in the tapestry of our children's lives.

Here are some things I love about each of my children:

Tyce: As the oldest, he's the one Bryce and I practice all our parenting techniques on. I hope he turns out okay, because all of our book-learning on parenting doesn't always translate well into real life. Tyce is sensitive, talented, and

helpful. I rely on him to be a leader at home, and he truly makes me proud.

Mary Rachel: She gives me a run for my money nearly every day. Her sharp mind and extremely emotional nature make her a challenge and a delight, depending on the moment. She really tries to do well at school and I'm so pleased by the way she controls herself there. Bryce is better at cutting through her drama to get to the real issues at home (like when she cries, "I feel like I'm going to DIE!" when asked to clean her room). She pushes people's buttons but she is also very, very loving.

Cameron: Fun and spunky, he's always ready for some action. He does really well with his physical and occupational therapies and has a good attitude. He likes to laugh at your jokes (even the ones he doesn't understand!). Although he's super-active, he's snuggly and likes to read books with me.

Harrison: He's a thinker and a planner. I like that he is quiet. He sings me songs, like "Mom, Mom, Mommy Mom" to the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat." He delights us with his block creations. He is a self-entainer and makes life easy on me (for the most part). He is also very particular and gets frustrated when things don't go as planned. But he takes pride in his work and I hope he'll be a hard worker as time goes on.

I am also so lucky to have a mom who loves me and taught me well. I love seeing her in the second stage of motherhood--she is a an awesome grandma. I wish I could see her more often because I love her.

This post reflects how I feel today--short on funny and long on sap.