Being A Mom...

Being a mom is so hard.  Being a stay-at-home mom is, for me...even harder.  A "job" that has many times, made me feel like I should check myself into the closest looney house.  The challenges, chaos, constant messes, lack of sleep, lack of patience, the worries and fears, doubts and frustrations, and on and on and on.  But that being said...I still love my job, and wouldn't trade it for the world.  Nothing has ever been more challenging, yet at the same time...more rewarding.  No career or amount of money, could ever make me think other wise.
Has someone ever said something to you...in passing...and it ends up sticking with you?
My neighbor and I recently spoke about her two daughters (both, now in college) and how much she missed them. 
"I stayed home with my girls.  For over 18 years I was a stay-at-home mom.  Some mornings I couldn't even finish a cup of coffee...and some nights, I'd still be in the same pajamas that I woke up in. (I laughed and thought to my self  'Amen!')  Now that they're on their own...I see the impact I had on them.  I see the difference I made in their lives." (She smiled and looked at Lilee and Braxton who were, at the time, acting like hoodlums...)
"Enjoy them.  The time you have with them doesn't last long."

All five of us...Me, Em, Aim, Mom, and Nana.  With our babies...on Mothers Day.

Me, Em, and Aim with our Mothers Day presents...our sweet little angels.

Who, by the way, aren't always so sweet...but they sure do make up for it!

Brian with his Mom.
Every once in a while you come across a special kind-of person.  Someone who always gives, and never wants anything in return...Jan is that person.  She's always ready and willing to help, in any way. 
Not sure what we'd do without her!

My beautiful family.

My heart.

Why wouldn't I smile when I've got these two to love?

Couldn't have asked for anything more on Mothers Day.