Happy Mother's Day

Don't forget to have fun and enjoy the adventure!!

Being a Mom is one of the greatest Ministries God has bestowed upon women. As a mom we have the ability to shape and mold the next generation to be good and uphold tradition. It's up to us to teach them how to be proper gentlemen and polished little ladies. We hold that heavy responsibility in our hands!

I owe so much of who I am to my Mom. As I'm sure we all do!

So, as Lumiere was explaining to Belle in the beloved Fairy Tale "Beauty & The Beast", when you have the responsibility to serve and you don't it's very stressful. I will say as a mom who strives to do everything 24/7 it's unnerving to put unrealistic expectations on yourself as well.

I've heard it said "we should give 99% of ourself to our children and that other 1% is for us." It's ok for a Mom to get something for herself or take time for her. Don't feel guilty Mama when you make it about you that 1% of the time because that is what makes you a good Mom.

Happiness is for everyone!! If you want a chocolate cupcake or a pedicure... Go for it girl! I have learned in my almost 9 years as a Mama that my boys including Dad; want me to be happy. They want me to do stuff for me without feeling I am doing my family wrong. My boys bring me rocks, flowers, pictures, wash my car and bake me cakes to give me something for all the time I give them & that makes me happy.

The feeling of "man, I must be doing something right." That's what we as Moms want. That feeling that comes when you know all those lectures paid off. When you see them extend a random act of kindness or look the other way from that thing that has posed a distraction. That's all any Mom wants!

I am thankful for my life with my husband and my 2 boys! They make life fun and adventurous!! They have spoiled me all weekend and that is not anything new. My husband makes sure that I am always taken care of and I'm grateful for the example he gives my boys!

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