Another Mother’s Day has come and gone. Mine was really, really nice. Nothing incredible happened. The house is no cleaner, the food was no better, the children were not really any less trouble. It was a busy day of church happenings and lesson preparing and staring at three children in awe that I’m their mother. You know, nothing unusual.
The kids made me gifts. I got handprint poems, cards, painted pictures, and even a poster! They were so excited and wrapped each and every item in a different gift bag so that I would feel especially spoiled. I did.
Adelade also made a plate at school that her awesome teacher baked in the oven at her house (along with 50 others! Like, who does that? Teachers are incredible!) She has been telling me for weeks that she had a big surprise in store for my Mother’s Day. One day I picked her up from school and she grinned and said, “If you think you’re going to have another boring Mother’s Day with nothing but cards, you’ve got another thing coming!” She told me she wanted me to hang my special gift in my bedroom. This is how it turned out:
I’m thinking once I find the perfect spot for it, this will be part of my home decor for quite some time. She was thoughtful enough to use colors that match our bedroom, and since I’m all about decorating with things that make me smile, I think this little gem will provide lots of years of smiles.
Maybe your Mother’s Day wasn’t all you had hoped it would be. I ran across this post earlier in the week, and it’s worth reading on the Monday after our big day. Because, you know, life never stops happening. Sometimes we just have to relish a sweet moment, a toothless baby smile, or a plate covered in blue and yellow hearts. Blessings to you, sweet mothers!
Barbara.
This is beautiful. Happy Mothers Day to you. You have three fabulous children and you are an awesome Mother. You are right, some Mothers Days are not what we hoped it would be. I had one of those this year. Thank you for the reminder to relish moments that God gives us. Little gifts. Gifts that are not wrapped. They come in a sweet child calling me Nana and a face that lights up when they see me. It comes in a husband who loves me unconditionally. It comes in the pride I feel being Mom to adult children and proud of the parents they have become.
Melissa
I love this, Barbara!
Izzie Marie
Hi!! Happy late Mother’s Day! I’m happy for your and your family’s wonderful day. I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Visit my blog for more details. 🙂
Melissa
Hi, Izzie Marie! Thanks so much for the nomination!
Izzie Marie
You’re very welcome!
Chaytor Jones
Melissa, thank you for this post. It is a beautiful tribute to the reality and blessing of mothers. I miss you and your family a lot. You are a blessing. Keep on doing what you do. God is working through in great ways.
Melissa
Thank you so much, Chaytor! We love and miss you!
KB
Love that plate! How precious and so creative–wow. This is why I love kids–an adult would never think of that. Awesome!!
Melissa
I agree, KB! Thanks for reading!
Judith Bonner
Melissa, I love your writings! You are a blessing to me and to many others, I am sure. May God continue to bless you & your family..
Melissa
Thank you so much, Judith!
lyzaulmilfa
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thefourteenthofapril
Belated Happy Mothers Day to you!
Melissa
Thank you! 🙂
amygaylemitchell
Kids gifts and their own pride for them is the best!
Melissa
You’re right, Amy!