Mother's Day

Days like today really make me reflect on the past. To celebrate this Mother's Day, I have to think back to last Mother's Day, my very first one. We decided to spend the day fishing, the first time Katie ever went fishing. Afterwards, we went to a steak house and discussed how amazing our lives were now that Katie was with us. We were so happy and thankful to be a family of three.

And now this year...it's so different. Who would have ever guessed that this year, I'd be the mommy to not one, not two but THREE children? The last year has changed us so much, so much has happened. Our little family of three has changed over and over again. I have so much more to be thankful for this year. To think of where we were this year and where we are this year, it really makes me understand how blessed my life is.

Our first blessing, our Katie Belle, has taught be so much about being a mommy. She's been patient with me as I figured out each part of motherhood, each part so new and different to anything else I've done in my life. Katie taught me to believe in miracles, and she formed a love inside me so deep, I wanted to be the best for her in every way possible.

Elizabeth taught me something just as special. She taught me how to me a mommy to a forever perfect angel. She reminded me how to rely on God in all times, but especially in the dark ones. She taught me to appreciate everything in life, because nothing is a guarentee. Elizabeth is the very essence of "live in the moment". I now know how and why to take each day as it's own wonderful blessing, and to enjoy each day as it comes.

And now, there's this new baby. While I don't know much about our #3 yet, I've already learned so much more in my path to motherhood. This baby teaches me that every step is a walk of faith. This baby lets me know how there can be so much good and light after a time where nothing felt like it could ever feel good or right ever again. I learn a little more each day that I have to keep full trust in God, that He'll see me through scary, shaky times and fulfill the promises He gives.

Each child has brought me closer to God. Each child teaches me something new and beautiful. My life is enriched so much by each new life brought to us. To look back on last Mother's Day, I'm in awe of how much I've grown in every way from my children, and how each one has taught me such valuable lessons. I couldn't be more grateful for my journey in motherhood.

Pictures of how I spent some of my Mother's Day, celebrating all of my children in one spot! (Katie and Elizabeth both had something that said they are going to be big sisters!)