Mother's Day

I have had a lot of thoughts go through my mind today, thinking about Mother's Day and being a mom. I always knew that I wanted to be a mom and hoped that someday I would have that opportunity. I feel so blessed to be the mother of cute little Teague and our new little boy that is on the way!! Since I have become a mom, there is a deep and genuine love that has grown exponentially for my children. It's hard to even describe or explain. I am just grateful this day, to our Heavenly Father for my two kids that he so willingly is "loaning" me to love and take care of. What a great and wonderful responsibility.

My heart goes out to and aches for those that haven't been given such an opportunity yet in this life or who have had a loss. Working in labor and delivery the last 5 years has really opened my eyes to what a miracle it is bringing children into the world. I have rejoiced with many who have tried everything possible for getting a baby, and finally after several years and treatments, a bundle of joy enters their home. I have wept with those who have had several miscarriages and losses and have come to the hospital only to find out that once again their pregnancy has ended in a loss. I have given many hugs and shed several tears with families that had children that only lived for a few hours or even a few minutes. It is experiences like these that are so tender and really open my eyes.

I feel so blessed to be a mother and pray each day that I will be guided in the things that I need to teach Teague. I pray that Teague knows how much joy he brings to us and how much we love him. We couldn't ask for a better little boy and are excited for our second little boy that's on the way.

I have been contemplating life the last few weeks and realize that times goes so fast. I have been trying to be a better mom by paying more attention to Teague. Instead of telling him, "Just a minute," I stop what I am doing and pay attention to his needs. Because of this we have been doing more reading, more playing catch, more singing, more kissing and hugging, and a lot more snuggling. Before I know it, I will have another little boy to love on and won't be able to give Teague as much attention, so I figure I better cherish it while I can!! What a wonderful opportunity I have been blessed with to be a mom!!

On another note...I would just like to say that being a mom makes me one hundred times more grateful for my own mother. To this day she is still always putting her children first, before herself. What a great lady and example she is to me. She is always so patient and caring and is always looking for opportunities to serve. I have so much to learn from her and hope that I will be able to develop some of her talents and qualities. After talking to one of my Aunt's recently, she made the comment, "You have the neatest parents. You should feel so blessed." I would have to agree with her. I DO have the neatest parents and have definitely been blessed!!:)