I was grocery shopping with my kids yesterday,
when an older woman stopped me and said, "Oh, a Happy Mom! You look like you are all truly enjoying each other. Thank you for being a Happy Mom!!"
Uh, thank you, lady. You caught us on one of our really good days.
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Yes, we were having a blast "driving" our shopping cart.
Wearing our tutus (all day).
And making pinatas.
Days like these are the ones to remember.
I saw this lego bracelet online last night and just had to buy it.
I thought it was cool and figured my kids would play with it during church, and I wouldn't be worried about them "breaking my jewelry". I also thought it would be a fun reminder of these wonderful days that we are so very blessed to spend together...just my children and me.
We are so fortunate to have this time with them! I had to work, as a single parent, with my older daughter (who is now 23). Now with a 6 year old and a 3 year old, I am finally able to see what I missed and try to be sure I don't have to miss it again by being a good mom, supportive wife and frugal home maker. Even though it seems tough at times financially, I know if we can make through "just another year", the end results will be for more precious than a bit more "luxuries". Besides, how can anyone not be happy when they are surrounded by such innocent and pure joy?
ReplyDeleteLOVE the lego bracelet. It's great to be a happy mom & the only thing better is that it's our choice to be one.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing compliment! Just reading your blog inspires me to be a better mom!!
ReplyDeleteI was missing the car carts until I realized that all four of my kids would want to drive. And I don't think I'm talented enough to maneuver two of those things!
ReplyDeleteYea for a happy mom! Great compliment!
the rewards and challenges are many...
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious day! I love tutu-days. We have them frequently. There is something about wearing a tutu everywhere that makes ordinary stuff seem way more fun. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious day! I love tutu-days. We have them frequently. There is something about wearing a tutu everywhere that makes ordinary stuff seem way more fun. :)
ReplyDeleteMaking pinatas are a blast! I love squishing the glue more than the kids I think. ☺
ReplyDeletepost the shopping link..>I need a lego bracelet!!
ReplyDeleteLove the car carts, but with 3 kids they ALL want to ride :) I always have to come up with creative shopping lists on wipe boards so that sommeone actually WANTS to sit up top and not in the car :)
ReplyDeleteTHanks for posting my bracelet, I appreciate it!!! Hope you love yours and the extra goodie I enclosed!
~Michelle!~