They Love Me! They Really Love Me!

The past two years I haven't allowed any sort of Mother's Day celebration to occur.  I told Randy he was not allowed to get me anything, I wore a black dress to church, and I let myself wallow in self-pity as I grieved for my lost mother.  I was being way too dramatic but it felt good.
I don't know what changed for me this year.  Maybe it's the absolutely gorgeous weather we've been experiencing or the fact that I'm pregnant and with every little kick in the ribs I'm reminded another life depends on me.  Or maybe it's been long enough and I'm ready to move forward and live in the moment.  Whatever the reason, I'm glad I decided to embrace this day and the moments that made it special for me.
Marcus and Ethan made gifts at school and wrote the sweetest notes.  They were so excited to give me their gifts of love they refused to wait until Mother's Day and watched with great anticipation as I unwrapped each gift they presented to me.

Ethan presented me with a book full of his brutal honesty and illustrations to prove his point.

My mom always says. . . No you cant play on the wii.

My mom really loves. . . me and my bruvrs. 

My mom and I like to. . . play Cande land.

My mom is beautiful because. . . my mom plas with me.

Marcus wrote something so sweet I asked him if his teacher told him what to write.  I think he was a little offended I asked but I had no idea this son of mine had such a way with words.

My mom is the prettiest girl in the world!  

You care for me when I'm sick.  You are as sweet as candy.  

You comfort me when I'm sad.  You make me feel special.  I love you mom.

Love, 

Marcus XOXOXO

And just when I thought the day couldn't get any better, Randy presented me with an iPhone4S.  Some days it just feels good to feel loved, appreciated, and forgiven for all those times when I haven't acted like the mom my boys wrote about.

And happy birthday (today!) to my mom who did more amazing things for her children than I could ever do in two lifetimes.