Mother's Day 2011...

Every year, on this day, I usually wake up a little sad.  I realize that this is not the way I should start the day, but my mind wanders to 2 women I wish I could be spending the day with.....
My step-mom, who died 15 years ago, was an amazing, take no crap kind of lady.  Someone, you respected, loved and admired.  She was taken to soon from this world, leaving behind two 6 years old twin daughters, a 10 year old son, and myself... I think of her all the time, and I try really hard to take the things she taught me and use them everyday.  I miss her smell, and her smile. I miss how she always made me feel that even though we shared no blood, I was her daughter.  I wish my daughters could have known her, but I try to remember that she is looking down from Heaven. 

My step-mom in Calfornia is another amazing woman.  ( by the way, if you don't know my family background, your probably a little confused by now, trust me it's a long story, maybe it will be blog worthy one day).... She is a blessing that came into my life 10 years ago.  From the first day I met her, she made me feel like more than just a step-daughter, she also made me feel like I was hers.  She is someone I can speak openly too, without feeling like she is judging me or critizing me.  She is patient, kind,and loving. She has an amazing heart, and I'm truly blessed to have her in my life.  Distance keeps us from each other, but love keeps us close. 

Both of these women have had huge impacts in my life.  They have shown me, in different ways how to be a good mother, and I try everyday to follow in their footsteps.  If I'm half the mom they were and are, I will be doing good.  I hope I am making them proud... 

Mother's Day, for me has not been a big deal in past years, but with Sadie being older, she is starting to understand the day....This is what we did today...
It started with a nice morning in church, followed with breakfast with my in-laws, followed up with a trip out to my dad's ranch for lunch. I am very blessed to have a loving mother in law, sisters,sister in laws, aunt and grandma, to spend my day with.  Along, with my husband, father in law, dad, brother and brother in law...

Sadie made her daddy take her to the store, to buy my mother's day present yesterday.  She picked out a pretty plant, and cute card.  I received beautiful cards from family members, and some pieces of jewelry, and flowers..

All in all, it was a very nice day.  Now, as I sit here typing this up, my husband, and my daughters are knocked out on the couch.  You would think I would be joining them, but the laundry doesn't care that it's Mother's day..

Being a mom is one of the greatest things I've done in my life. I'm very lucky to have such precious gifts from God calling me mommy....

Happy Mother's Day to all you mommies, and for those of you who aren't yet, your time will come.....

Til my fingers dance again......much love.