Mother's Day

I am so glad that I got to celebrate Mother's Day with my own little man! It still seems strange that this guy is ours and isn't going anywhere anytime soon! We are enjoying him so much and I'm glad I get to celebrate him today:)

 

 We had our celebration last night since today we will be in Georgia. Derek made me a wonderful steak dinner...even Colin had a bowl of mashed potatoes :) Colin gave me a beautiful monogram necklace with Colin's birthstone! So sweet! I also got an hour massage, yay :) My body is always so sore from Pure Barre class!

I wouldn't be here if it weren't for my own mother! hehe. I can truly say that having a baby of my own really connected the dots for me on how great of a mom she was/is. We have had many ups and downs and definitely don't agree on everything ;), but she is my mom and there is no love like your mom's. I appreciate her so much more; especially how hard she worked during our childhood to raise 3 wild kids. She taught us to be independent and to not fear new things. She also encouraged us to have our own lives and dreams and to do everything 100%... no excuses or quitting! Those things I cherish more not that I have Colin and I hope to teach him the same!

 

 

She always makes us laugh...and our friends ;) My friends loved coming over to chat in high school! Our childhood was filled with so much laughter; mostly thanks to her and her wacky sense of humor! No matter what though, she is there for us. I remember her always reminding me that she wasn't my friend, but was my mom and I SOO get that now, even though we argued about that all the time ;) I actually believe she bought me a pillow once I was out of college that stated something about we can be friends now..haha.

 

 

Thanks mom for being you and all the crazy things that comes with. Hope you are having a spectacular Mother's Day in California with Caitlin's family!

 

 

I also am surrounded by such wonderful mothers! Derek's mom is such a wonderful example of a great mother and I know Derek and Jessica feel blessed to have had her as their mom :) She has been a great mentor to me! My grandma still amazes me with how much she cares and loves us all. I've also learned so much about being a good mom from Caitlin, Chelsea, and my friends here in Chattanooga. I hope all of you mothers have a great Mother's Day! I love you all :)