Anna makes me a mother. So does this little one still inside of me. The absolute greatest blessing of my life is to be their mom. I am in love with my children. Anna is an amazing and beautiful child. And she is part of me. She calls me Mommy and I know how very lucky I am. I love her and she loves me. Our second little baby reminded me with little kicks on Mother's Day that he or she will be here soon. Only to fill my heart with more love, which seems impossible, but is so welcomed. My two children are such gifts.
I also spent Mother's Day with my mom. My mom....who raised me, loves me, and is my best friend. I love my mom. Now that I am a mother myself, I now understand a mother's love for her children. And I know how much my mom loves me. Which is an awesome gift. I can't ever thank my mom for all she has given me. Her love, faith, laundry and cooking tips, advice, and support have helped me become me. I am ever grateful for her.
Our hearts ached this Mother's Day for Scott. My mom missed her son. I missed my brother. My wish for my mom on Mother's Day was that my mom would feel the love from all of us, including Scott who is in heaven but is also with us.
Sharing motherhood with my mom is special. We understand each other as moms and appreciate the all the joy and hardship being a mom can bring. I adore the relationship Anna and her Grandma share. They love each other and it is beautiful to see the joy they bring one another.
This weekend Brent's mom and dad are coming to visit. We will celebrate a belated Mother's Day with Brent's mom and Anna's Grammy. Equally beautiful and wonderful relationships between Brent and his mom and Anna and her Grammy. We are so blessed as a family to share such love and to be able to celebrate each other, with each other.
Well, I am 37 1/2 weeks pregnant now with Baby #2. Only 18 days till my due date. I was 8 days early with Anna, so I wonder if I will be early this time too. It seems unreal that soon we will have a brand new, tiny baby in our arms to welcome into our home. Sometimes during this pregnancy it seemed like this day would never really come...and here we are counting down, washing baby clothes, and packing a hospital bag. The baby's nursery is all ready with crib waiting, new rocking chair, and newborn diapers. We unpacked the baby swing and baby toys, which Anna has thoroughly enjoyed playing with and exploring. It makes my heart skip to remember Anna as a tiny baby in the swing and as a growing little girl playing with the rattles and baby books. And now she will be a big sister. So, we wait and wonder when this new little one will arrive. I have been feeling pretty good. Off and on I don't feel very well - kind of yucky and just not myself. I remember feeling this way with Anna a couple of weeks before she was born. I certainly do feel 9 months pregnant and will look forward to the end of the heartburn, sore feet, trouble sleeping, and tiredness. I see my OB midwife tomorrow for a check-up. I'll keep you posted if any exciting changes. Otherwise, we just wait!!
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