Mother's Day 2021

SO......Mother's Day came.......and it went.......

The last month has been a whirlwind of life and doing.  Finishing school was really big for us.  This year has been a lot.  

But I am so very proud of these girls. I am deeply and acutely aware of how fast they are growing up.  Its really hitting home.  Lily especially is simply becoming an amazing woman.  She loves Jesus, she loves people, and she has a sensitive and beautiful spirit. Lily feels all the feels just like her Momma, and at the end of the day she just really wants everyone to get along! She is blossoming into this bosom and kindred spirit, and I look forward to the days spent just talking with her.  Her heart is so big.

My little Bee is spicy and fiery with a heart that is so big its overwhelming. This kid is magic, pure and simple.  She is tenacious, bold, daring, challenging, fun, and completely life changing.  She's given me  so much hope for the future.  She is power and change and purpose all mixed into a little 50 pound frame.  Bee loves, and fights with her whole everything.  Tell her no and she will ask why. She wants to understand, no, she needs to.  Its so good.

Good luck world.  She's coming.

I'm just really proud.  Sometimes I doubt that what we are doing as parents is working.  Only time will tell.  But one thing I know without doubt is that mothering is one of the most incredible adventures.

Lily and Evie,

Time is a sneaky thief.  The two of you are becoming so independent and are moving forward in your life with such purpose.  I am in awe of you.  This mother's day I just want to remind you of a few really important things.

Jesus.....He is everything.  Keep trusting, keep hiding His word in your heart, and keep loving like He does.

This world (mean girls and boys) will always try to tear you down and make you confused about who you are. Be kind, but don't do them....you do you!  Because YOU are awesome.

Surround yourself with the right people girls, pick the right boys to give your affection to, be wise about who you give your heart to.  Your heart is a treasure, guard it and place it wisely.

Your Daddy and I are always on your team.....always.  I can't tell you this enough.  There is nothing you can say, or do, or be that will ever get us off your team. No doubt your choices may have consequences that we can't save you from, but we will always help you navigate them. We got your back!

I love you both and am grateful to have the gift of mothering you.  Go.....and DO.....and be BOLD about it!

Mom

Bob,  

How is it that our girls are growing so beautifully and boldy?  Those little wee bundles that we held are inquisitive, big, beautiful, and smart young women.  They are starting to fly honey, and I am aware this year of how empty our nest will one day be.  I am also so aware of how amazing you are and how excited I am to live this whole life with you.  I am not ready for our girls to leave now, but I am not afraid of it one day because you are by my side. 

Thank you for helping make me a mother (it was fun :), thank you for doing this thing called parenting, with me, and above all thank you for continuing to choose a life lived in love with me.

To all our years together.  

B