My First Mother's Day!

Today is my FIRST mother's day as a mom! FINALLY!

Last year I refused to go to church. I could not handle the service where they ask all the mom's to stand up and everyone gives them applause. They give the mom's roses and say a nice prayers. Yes- in the prayer they do mention those who would like to be a mom but are unable, but it is too little too late at that point. In some ways I agree with Pam, church should just ignore the day. Also, for the last few years, Mother's Day meant more questions about when I was going to have kids... all the more heartbreaking for a woman who wants a child but cannot have one... Please remember these women today as it is one of the hardest days of the year for them. Say an extra prayer for them today!

But THIS year is different! Bring on the flowers, cards and pampering. I am a MOM!

The thing I am most looking forward to on Mother's Day is a little silly. Every year I have to think of some gift to get my mom and MIL. I always thought that my sibling had an easier job. They just had to wrap up something with their child's picture on it and that was a hit! So THIS year I am looking forward to giving my gift to my mom and MIL and watching their eyes light up with a gift with MY child's picture on it!

It's Raining, It's Pouring

I have reached that stage in life where I am attending so many baby showers that I think there is a baby down pour. I love attending baby showers and celebrating the coming of a new life into the world.


Part of the fun, and even the challenge of all these celebrations is finding a meaningful (and frugal) gift to shower upon the expectant mothers. These handmade taggie blankets have been the solution to my problems!

Babies love their soft and silky touch and mamas love how these little tags can occupy and stimulate their new little loved ones.

What is your favorite baby shower gift to give?

Scaling Mountains

My son, the second child, never ceases to amaze me. When he turned one, I was sure walking would soon follow.




He had other plans. Thirteen, fourteen, fifteen months rolled around, and still no walking. At sixteen months, on his own time, he decided to feet were better than getting around on all four.



Amazingly within a week, he just moved out. He doesn't just toddle around the house, he moves! He has speed! He has balance! He has confidence!

After this walking feat was accomplished, he decided he was ready to embrace the entire world his big sister is involved in.

He is going to walk, but he is also going to climb. He is going to drink out of his sippy cup and a big kid cup. He is going to take a bath, but he will soap himself up.

He amazes me at how confidently he is ready to embrace the big kid world!

I don't know about you, but I would love to have such confidence for things that a week ago seemed so insurmountable.