My first Mother's Day

Motherhood.  What a strong word.  I never in my life could have predicted what it would be like to be a mother until I actually became one.  While it is definitely the hardest job in the world, it's also the most rewarding.  The smiles I get from my precious daughter on a daily basis makes my heart leap for joy and can bring me to tears (in a happy way of course) all at the same time. 

On top of being the hardest job, motherhood is also the scariest.  I mean, mothers (along with fathers) are entirely responsible for making sure our children are being brought up in the best possible ways to ensure their physical, emotional, and spiritual growth that will shape them into the people God meant them to be.  And of course we all want our children to grow up and be successful whether you define success as a monetary/career thing or an internal happiness thing.  Or both.  Their lives are being molded by our every word, move, action and non-action.  That's a scary thing!  How could God trust me enough to raise such a precious gift?  I am not worthy of such things.  I am not, nor do I claim to be, the perfect Christian.  But I do, however, know that I want to raise my children in Christ's love and also by example.  Even though this is a tough, scary job, I am going to do my absolute best to give my daughter the best life possible. 

Enough about the hard, scary part of motherhood.  Most importantly motherhood is SUCH a blessing!  God loves me and trusts me enough to put a human life in my hands to take care of, love and guide through her life.  WOW!  How awesome is that?  After eight months of being a mom, I  can say whole-heartidly that I have never been happier, more full of joy, and more thankful for my many blessings than I am now.  Millie is a pure reflection of my love for my husband and my Lord. 

That being said, I got to share in a GREAT day yesterday with my two favorite people; I got to spend my first Mother's day with my daughter and my husband.  And it was a perfect day!

We went to Landa Park (on the hottest day of the year thus far) and we braved the paddle boat...

We went out on the river for all of five minutes and then Millie decided she had ENOUGH!  But it was a great five minutes.  After the paddle boat we walked over to the other side of the river and fed the ducks.  Millie loves the ducks. 

Trevor and Millie relaxing by the river watching the ducks.

I got a card from Millie, one from Trevor, and one from Ellie and Max.  The dogs were so sweet to get me a card! I also got some beautiful pink roses and a brand new chopping knife that I needed BADLY!  Cooking without a sharp knife makes it very difficult!  And to my surprise, Trevor also got me a pink sapphire necklace (sapphire is Millie's birthstone).  I was very surprised and very touched. 

The rest of the day was very low key.  We just stayed at home and enjoyed each other.  I love any time that all three of us can spend together.  Even if we are doing nothing at home.

I had the greatest first Mother's Day and I am so happy.  Now we have to shift our focus to...

FATHER'S DAY! 

Get ready Trevor, Millie's got an exciting day planned...