Mother's Day 2015

Celebrating at Leah's school

Handmade cards

It feels so weird to think that this is my 4th Mother's day! While I love that there is a special day to honor mothers {and those who fill the role as a mother} everywhere, I also use this day to be thankful for these precious gifts I've received. We had a pretty low key day hanging out at my brother's house with my parents and niece and nephew. I got the cutest handmade cards, and I'm starting to get worried that I'm going to become a hoarder of Mother's Day cards!!  

Over the Weekend

In San Diego (photo on left by Jennifer Kelly)

Seeing these two laugh and interact now melts my heart!

Besides Christmas, Mother's Day is now my next favorite holiday/special occasion. Birthdays just remind me that I'm getting old, and unless you tell everyone (or put it on Facebook), you can just let it pass by. 

Once you become a mother, however, Mother's Day has a totally new meaning! We started the day off at church, and every time I walked past a mom, we had an instant connection. Without saying one word, we bonded over our journey of sleepless nights, food & dirt stains, messy houses, bear hugs, and slobbery kisses. Afterwards, we walked to kitchen 24 for brunch, and on that short walk, strangers were yelling "Happy Mother's Day!" to me! Then at the restaurant, we were happily surprised by getting my meal for free! In the afternoon, we headed to my brother's for a family BBQ. My dad and brother cooked, and Matt watched/played with the kids so that the moms could relax. Besides feeling appreciated and loved by my family, being appreciated by strangers is a reminder how important moms are to our society. 

Yay for moms everywhere!

Happy Mother's Day!

Photo by Bob Cho

I hope all the moms, grandmas, and moms-to-be have a great Mother's Day! Matt asked me what I wanted to do for Mother's Day, and my only response was to not do any work! :) Being a mom has been the hardest job as well as the most rewarding. Just when I feel the most exhausted, Leah gives me the biggest hug ever and I'm in heaven. 

What do you have planned for Mother's Day? We're going to spend Saturday in San Diego with Matt's family, and then we'll be with my family Sunday.  

And last but not least, Happy Mother's Day to my mom!