Mothers' Day

Mothers' Day has been and gone again for another year. It was a lovely day. Mum was overseas enjoying her and Dad's UK adventure (lucky them!!) so we couldn't celebrate with her but we still headed to Auntie Sue's place for lunch to celebrate the day with her and Grayma, as well as Oscar and Uncle Howie.

The morning started with presents in bed from my 3 lovely little monkeys.

They were so excited to give me their lovely gifts from preschool and school and the shops. I loved reading their messages in the card book.

Reading my Mothers' Day messages

Looking at my gift from Eliza - a necklace

Looking at my gift from Daniel - a star sandwich cutter

Everyone had to help open my present from Alexander

A cookbook!

These 3 kiddies might drive me crazy at times, I might find days hard or moments frustrating, but I sure wouldn't change a moment of being their mum. I love watching them interact with each other, especially when they look out for each other. I love listening to their chats, I love seeing them care for others. I love their cuddles, hugs and kisses. I love being able to bring out their belly laughs from tickling them or from blowing raspberries on their tummy. I love sitting and reading with them. I love their curious minds and their desire to learn more. I love being their mum and all that comes with it! Thank you God for blessing me with these 3 beautiful kiddies! Please continue to help me to raise them in a family that shows them unconditional love, realistic boundaries, God's love, patience, laughs, silliness, open conversations and so much more. Help me to love them no matter what and to show them that they are loved no matter what!

The Friday before Mothers' Day I got to go with Daniel to his school's Mothers' Day breakfast. It was really nice to walk with just him to school (thanks James for working from home that day!!), to chat with him about different stuff, to watch him fill in the Mother's Day questionnaire, to eat from the tasty buffet and just spend time one on one with my eldest boy - something I don't get to do very much. He is the one who first made me a mother so it was nice to have that time with him.

As I mentioned before, Mothers' Day lunch we still had at Auntie Sue's place. It was a lovely time chatting with Grayma and eating some tasty food.

Daniel read his reader to Grayma.

And Alexander wanted to show her his truck. I do love watching my kids play and chat with Grayma. They are so fortunate to know 3 of their great grandmas well.

We had to laugh at Grandma when Howie went to take a selfie with Grayma on my phone. She was so confused thinking he was showing her a photo. She was looking at it, pointing to herself asking 'Who is that?' Definitely shows the different generations.

The rest of the day saw James head to church to lead the service and me to look after the kids, take them to church and put them to bed. Life of a mumma but as I said before, I wouldn't change it for a moment.