Mother's Day

I know this time of year we're supposed to reflect on the wonderful mother's that have brought us into this world, and I am no exception. I have a wonderful mom and so does Dax - so here's to you moms, thank you for all you've done for us.
But this year, I'd like to reflect on how great it is to be a mom. Five years of Mother's Days came and went before I was really able to celebrate being a mom with a baby of my own. I remember appreciating that first Mother's Day after Livi was born a little bit more, and feeling a little more respect to my own mother that year. A few more years went by and along came Gage into our home, jumping us past rookie parents status, and from playing zone to man to man defense. My kids have been the biggest challenge and joy of my life. There are some days I just have to will myself out of bed in the morning, but always somewhere during the day something makes it all worth it. I'm so glad to be a mom and to be able to raise such wonderful spirits. I know that they picked to come live with us, and that truly is an honor I'll never quite comprehend. I'm amazed everyday by the strength of their spirit and ability to love their parents unconditionally. I pray for the strength to raise them to know right and wrong and all the things that they need to live good lives, even though this task seems unsurmountable most days. We take it one day at a time, one dirty diaper at a time and one 3 year old tantrum at a time. I know I will look back when they are teenagers and long for the days of story time, or days at the park, or that a simple ice cream cone can fix just about anything, and wish for that time back. I don't want to waste a minute of it. So I'm off today, another day enjoying my time as a mom.