Mothers’ Day again!
My sweet boys are a lot older than the kids in this video, but I’m still thankful every day to be their Mum.
They’re still the funny, weird, wonderful beans they always were.
❤
Thinking Of Thankfulness
Being Mum
There’s a thing going round on Facebook asking Mums about their firstborns – the “ones that made them a mother”. I get what it’s saying, and I know having my first was a huge leap into trying to figure out the motherhood thing… I also know I didn’t stop learning with my second!
Here are my babies! Aren’t they gorgeous?
It’s quite a few years now after this photo was taken – they’re a lot taller (with more hair). They went through a rough patch a few years ago when they seemed to fight all the time but now they get on just as well as in this photo – just with much less cuddling!
I can only speak for my own family, but I suspect it’s a similar story for most. My boys have quite a lot in common – they react to some things in the same way – but in other ways they are quite different. A lot of my mothering journey has consisted of learning who they are individually and what they need from me. Mothers’ Day is a day when I get a glimpse of how they’re watching and listening to me. They both ask me what I want for days such as today; I generally tell them that I’m happy with whatever they choose, as long as they’ve thought about who I am. This can cause some angst for them, but I’ve never been disappointed ❤
Here’s their choices 😀
And yes, I know it’s not about the presents but my love language is gifts and that gives me a glimpse of what they’re thinking. I love their choices! The best gift for me, though, is that I can tell they’ve thought about me ❤
All these years on, I’ve loved my journey in getting to know these beautiful boys.
Looking forward to all the years ahead!
In Advance Of The Day
A combination of looking through old family photos, Mothers’ Day coming up next week, and reading this blog post has had me feeling a bit sad and nostalgic lately.
My beautiful boys are tall, strong young men now. I am so proud of them, and love being round them and watching them become the people they are meant to be… but sometimes, I miss my little boys.
These were photos taken at a long ago family photo shoot – such a fun day! That was when daily life for my giggly sweet beans revolved around our family unit, when we spent most of our time together. When trusting little hands would hold mine when we had to cross the road, or walk through the shopping centre, because Mummy was there to look after them. When I read them books at morning tea, with cuddles and funny voices. I sometimes still come across a little hand written note saying “I lov you mumy”
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It’s a sweet sort of sadness, this looking back.
This Mothers’ Day I will have journeyed through just over twenty years of motherhood. No little boy cuddles now, but there will be awkward but loving man hugs, deep voiced laughter and time spent together discussing fandoms and telling silly jokes. I am blessed with the company of two wonderful human beans… I may miss the early years, but I’m glad I haven’t missed the years that came after.
I love looking at old photos. It’s important to look back and remember.
I love, even more, looking at what I see now, and remembering to be grateful for all that’s in front of me.
Thankful
It’s Mothers’ Day again, and I am so thankful for my sweet, loving, funny boys ❤ I am so blessed to have them in my life!
It’s not about presents, but they’re a way of showing love – morning started with excited sweet ones outside the door, waiting to give me something special. I never know what I’ll get, and it doesn’t matter too much – I love that they think about me and what I might like. That’s my best gift of the day… There was giggling over pancakes for breakfast, cooked by Hubby ❤ , who also made a steak lunch for us all. Nutritious and yummy 😀
Here’s what I got today – what was given to me, and what I got for myself… ginger and turkish delight from my boys, and flowers, tim tam and coffee sachet from church. I treated myself to a creme brulee chiller, some nice pink dishes and a unicorn wheat bag. All Mums at church today got a bookmark made by ladies from India for Empart, which I forgot to photograph with the rest. Here’s the front –
And the back –
Close-ups of my flowers 😀
Beautiful.
Now, just about time for bed…
Reflecting On The Precious Things
Breakfast in bed this morning! 🙂 Brioche buns and a cup of tea.
My sweet boys worked out a way to get me some stuff I’d like with not much money or time on their side (because they’re clever and gorgeous )… but the best thing was seeing how pleased they were, and to share the morning with them. The cost of a gift in money means nothing – it’s the thought that goes in to it.
Today in church we heard about Susanna Wesley, who was the mother of John and Charles Wesley. She had nineteen children altogether; only eight of them survived her. In a life of challenges and hardship she raised them well, caring for them body and spirit, as individuals. Here’s a list of house rules she had (there are more…)
You may agree with all, or just some, of them. I love the attention to the dignity of each child, recognising intent as well as deed. I don’t know if I could come up with twelve or more house rules (I’m sure we have rules that are understood – I’m just not organised enough to write them down).
I love being Mum. Looking at people like Susanna can sometimes feel intimidating, as well as inspiring. Whatever hardships come my way, I will still always have something to fall back on, whether personal or financial. I also have the help of the best Father, Who is always there and always able…
I have done well, in some ways, as Mum. I have also done badly, over the years. It’s a learning curve, and I still have a long way to go. 🙂 I have had a lovely Mother’s Day, though. I hope you’ve had the best day possible – whatever your situation.
-whether your children are close, or gone from your life (physically or emotionally)
– whether you feel you’re doing well at the moment, or you feel you’ve made mistakes (and you wish you could roll back time and change things)
– whether you have things in order and life running smoothly, or you just feel over it and you’re struggling to keep going
– whether you’re full of joy, or bowed down by grief…
Your heart is still “Mummy” 🙂 I pray for love, and blessing, and a community of other Mums around you.
❤
Just to finish – here’s a polaroid, taken at church this morning, of me and my sweet Littlest Bean (Biggest Bean was elsewhere). He was quite reluctant to have his photograph taken (and to be on here), but he gave me permission in the end…
Isn’t he gorgeous? ❤ Not my best look (I blinked just as the camera clicked) but I’m glad I have it.
Being Mum
Today is Mothers’ Day in Australia… I’ve had a lovely day. Hubby and I have both been ill in bed through the week, but were able to get to church today. My sweet beans gave me pressies, and a hand drawn card from little Bean. I would have liked to post a photo of them both, since I’m only Mum because of them 🙂 Neither of them are too happy about public photos though… (and I forgot to ask before they went to bed!)
Here’s a photo of my gifts..
Both boys got me crosswords, since that’s what I asked for. The chocolate came later (picked up on the way home from church). The rubies tote bag was a gift for all the women who came to church today, and we picked up custard tarts because I wanted to watch “As Time Goes By” while we ate lunch. I love being Mum!
To finish – here’s a song we heard today, originally sung by a very famous Mother…
Blessed
Mothers’ Day today!
I was woken up this morning by smiling (sleepy) boys – I knew I would get some choccies but was surprised by homemade cards, too. ❤
Sweet! 🙂
Also – croissants!
Breakfast of champions!
…and lunch as well!
On review… distinct lack of fruit and veg..
Should be OK for one day 🙂
Back to the real world tomorrow…
The Hows, Whos, And Whys…
… my day was special….
Love you, Sweet Boys 😀
…even on those not-so-picture-perfect days!
Mad Hatting
On Sunday, our church is having a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party for Mothers’ Day. I don’t have a hat for it (especially not a mad one!), but if I did, I would like it to be some sort of steampunk…
I quite like this one..
…. although it’s supposed to be a witch’s hat… has any witch ever really worn this style hat?
My preference would be for a top hat…. here are my favourites 😀
A Mad Hatter Hat!
… and, to finish off, a Tardis Steampunk Top Hat!
Because top hats are cool.
1000 Fields of Roses 