This morning was a wonderful Mother's Day morning...the gift was Levi sleeping until 7:30am...which is unheard of...he's our little early bird. Mind you, he decided in the middle of the night to be awake, so really he just let me/us make up the time he kept us up during the night. But no matter what...I slept till 7:30!
As my boys get older I love being a mom more and more. I have found the first months of both boys lives extremely stressful and can't say that I've loved them (the months, not the boys!). I love my boys...and I love being a mom. I love having Ben repeatedly say "hi" to me throughout the day...as if it's the first time in the day he's seen me. I love his giggles and his energy. I love being the one he clings to when he's sad. And Levi, he's my boy. He loves being held, and even though at times I don't like that about him, I love his cuddles. He gets so excited when you come into the room, knowing that hopefully he will be picked up and held. I love his smiles and his tongue smacks. They are my boys and I love them to bits...and hope that I will always be able to be there for them throughout all the times of their lives.
This morning they played a beautiful song called, "When you come home" and it talks about a mom always being there for her son...always being there when he needs her. And it really got me thinking...and quite teary...thinking about how blessed I am. I can't imagine how life would be without my mom. When I was in grade 6, I remember the day very vividly. My dad waking me up in the morning to tell me that my mom (who was in visiting in Winnipeg at the time) had suddenly become very ill and she was being flown back home. After 2 long weeks, they found a brain aneurysm. It was a very long recovery and it was quite tough on my sister, dad and I. I am so very very thankful and blessed that my mom survived and that we didn't have to go through our teens without a mom. Those were such difficult years for me and I don't think I could have gotten through the struggles I did without her being there! Life would have been much much different. It makes Mother's Day a lot more meaningful. Love you mom!
1 comment:
Hello Viv, it's Monday morning here in Nairobi. Just read your post. Well written. I did not know that about your mom. Thank God she pulled through that.
I have observed that you are a very good momma for your boys, my little nephews! Keep up the good work. Each season brings its challenges, but even more fun and blessing.
Jason
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