Monday, May 14, 2012

Belated Happy Mother's Day

Belated Happy Mother's Day wishes to all the wonderful mommies out there!  As usual, time escaped me last week and I either could not find a spare moment to blog, or was too tired to do so.

Last week was bitter sweet as it was the end of Dustin's High School Lacrosse season.  Normally, I would be jumping with joy due to the amount of work it entails (OK, I did do a mini jump for joy), but sadly, I realized it is the last time we are able to watch him play in high school.  Yes, he is going on to play in college, but we will not be there for every game as we have during his 4 years in high school. We are very proud of how he managed to attend practice every day, keep his grades up in school and work a part-time job.  He also received the award for Overall MVP from his coaches this year which is a fantastic way to end the season!

So I hope all you Moms out there had a wonderful, relaxing Mother's Day.  Mine began in the morning when our son Dylan brought me breakfast in bed - and even made it himself!  I was treated to a cheese omelette, a bagel with grape jelly and a beautiful bouquet of flowers.  It was very sweet that he did all of that himself.  Shortly after we all went to visit my Grandmother's grave, aka Big Grandma.  It's times like these, with all of the milestones our family is experiencing that I miss her.  I know she would be so proud of both the boys and would love the spunk and fire Dani has. Not only was I fortunate to be able to spend the day with my own Mom, but with other important women in my life as well.  Auntie Sharon, Lynn, Lynnae, new mommy Angela, Allison and those that I was not able to spend the day with but are just as important, my Mother-in-law, Karen and Sister-in-law, Laurie.  It was a crazy busy day, but I am so blessed to have not only my own Mom in my life but other women who mean the world to me.  I don't always have the time I would like to spend with each of you but hope you all know how much you mean to me and my family and how much I love you.

I would be remiss if I did not mention that I often think of Dani's biological mom, but especially on a day like today where I feel like my family and my life are complete now that Dani is here.  I hope Dani's Mom  knows how eternally grateful we are for her allowing another family to give Dani the life she was unable to provide.  There is no love like a mother's love and Dani's biological mom made the ultimate sacrifice allowing her to become part of our family and we are forever grateful.

T