A Pretty Perfect Day

Today was Mother’s Day, and I have to say that this one turned out to be a pretty perfect day.  I received many special Mother’s Day gifts, including breakfast in bed.  But I think the best part was the gift my husband gave me by taking on all of the chores of the day (dishes, cooking, getting kids in and out of the house, naptime, etc.), which allowed me to more fully enjoy all of the special moments.


There was the moment this morning when my children came barreling into my room and tackled me with hugs.  Ben said “Happy Mother’s Day!” and I replied, “Thanks, Ben!  And thanks for making me a mom.”  He looked at me with the widest eyes and said, “I didn’t do that!  God made you a mom!”  I said, “You’re right…God did make me a mom.  He made me a mom by giving me you!”  He didn’t respond at all, but continued to stare as though I had just said something wildly absurd.

There was the special Mother’s Day Tea in Ben’s Sunday school class.  He greeted me at the door to his room with a special card, and led me by the hand to my chair.  I opened the card, which proudly proclaimed “I like to go bowling with my mom.”  I told him how much I liked it (despite the fact that I have never taken Ben bowling).  Then he whispered to me, “I decorated two cookies with sprinkles.  The big one is for me, and the little one is for you!”

There was the elaborately decorated door that I came upon after returning from running errands (by myself!).  In addition to the “Happy Monther’s Day” sign, Sophie had made me a paper "bretio" (burrito), and taped it to the door.  I do love a good burrito.

And then there was the moment when the big kids came running in from the yard, calling “Mom!  Dad!  Andrew’s naked in the yard!  He’s not even wearing a diaper!”  

Yes, it was a good Mother’s Day.  I was surrounded by these incredible little creatures, each so unique and amazing in his or her own way, and I had the time to pause long enough to really enjoy being in their midst.  I am blessed to be a part of their lives, to be a witness to every part of who they are, and to share in the journey to who they will become.  That is one crazy incredible gift.