"The fundamental mission of motherhood now is the same as it always was: to nurture, protect, and instruct children, to create a home environment that enables them to learn and grow, to help them develop a heart for God and his purposes, and to send them out into the world prepared to live both fully and meaningfully."

-Sally Clarkson from the Mission of Motherhood

Sunday, May 10, 2009

This Mother's Day

So this morning I was awoken by a tiny person named AnnMarie who gave me this card:

Did you see baby Clark's picture? :) Looks like he's going to have spikey brown hair!

And that's a picture of an apple tree (because Mommy loves apples and pears). True--but, ok????
The card was attached to a cute little box filled with two pairs of earrings I had picked out from the F.A.I.T.H. jewelry that my friend, Erica, sells. Not that you can see them that great, but here's one pair!:

I know you're going to wonder why I put up this tear stained, makeup rubbed off picture, but I had just finished reading my friend Stephanie's blog post today (it will make you weep!), and it's reality these days, folks. :) I have literally been on the verge of tears ALL day. I am SO HORMONAL!!!!! Wow---it's like I turned 30 weeks, and boom! It hit me. Constant states of up, down, up, down. Every little story or verse our pastor told in church today made me tear up! phew---what a mix of emotions I'm feeling right now as a mother.
Absolutely so excited about meeting my precious Clark.
A little sentimental that I only have a short time left with just my firstborn.
SO thankful that I have been blessed to BE a MOM!
Thank you little AnnMarie for making me a mom. :) I am SO PROUD.

8 comments:

Caryn said...

I have been on the verge of tears all day too and I am not hormonal, at least not pregnant hormonal, but just overwheeled with how sweet it is to be a Mommy. What precious days with your sweet girl and even sweeter days to come with Clark's arrival.

I love getting to be a mother with you!! And just in case I haven't mentioned it lately I REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY miss you.

rackersfamily said...

Just boo-hooed.
Enjoy every last moment. It's crazy how don't think you have room to love one more... but you do!

angie said...

It is such a blessing huh. I love seeing you as a mother (my little brown headed sister) it is so neat for me to see the awesome mom you are to AnnMarie and I cannot wait to see you with a son!!! BTW You looked precious this morning. I'm so glad you had a great day. Love the card:)

The Junods said...

I'm about to go read your friend's blog. If I'm up for it. I've had the same feelings today. so glad you've had an awesome Mommy's Day. You're an incredible mommy. Those babies are so blessed to have you. Deb taught you well. Miss you and love you tons!

Meg said...

i cried ALL THROUGH church on mother's day!! just can't get over how blessed we are!! stephanie's blog made me cry too...we were chi-o's together at BU. it has been fun reconnecting with you as a mommy!!

Kelly S. said...

I remember the emotional days! Of course I was excited to have another baby, but I also felt a lot of guilt (because I thought Eloise would feel left out.) But, the munchkin LOVES her little sister and wants to spend every minute with her! AND, I agree with Holly- its amazing how big your heart can grow when you are a mom! You are so blessed. Squeeze AM for me!

Tammy said...

Okay... so did AM draw all those things and Sean labeled ? Or did Sean also draw those things? If AM did, she is really good!! And you ARE an incredible Mommy! We are excited about your sweet arrival of Clark too! :)

Aunt Nell said...

Katy,

I've just spent about an hour & a half looking & reading. Your blog is awesome! Seeing pictures of your family & reading about your life was a treat for me. Mattie Belle & Debra have commented many times about what a good, teaching mother you are. AnnMarie is just a little doll, such a sweet smile & looks like the picture of perfect happiness & contentment. The reason for that is clear. You & Sean must be near perfect parents. Sean was always such a loving little boy & still was the last time I was with him at a family reunion. Baby Clark is in for lots of love & fun for sure. I'm hoping to meet you, AnnMarie & Clark & also get to visit with Sean again. Oh, I was surprised that lots of your music is some of my faves too.

Much love,
Aunt Nell