Mothers' Day

We have had a wonderful relaxing day at our home. I was a little worried about Sloane when she woke up with a 103 temperature this morning, but between Tylenol and Motrin I think she is pulling through. On the bright side...I woke up to fresh bagels for breakfast, a full vase of roses on the table, and a brand new lap top computer that is ALL MINE!!! Yeah!!! The kids and I had fun playing games on it this morning and I am having a blast getting it all set up. I can't believe I am saying this, but I am actually excited to start typing my thesis!?!? Am I crazy?!?! I spent all day Saturday in Grand Rapids for a grad school researching class. It was actually extremely productive and has me itching to get working. Prior to class, I met up with some old sorority sisters. We had a great time catching up and reminiscing. After class, I raced home just in time for a Cinco De Mayo party at Jorge and Jen's. The kids had a blast! Russell was so tuckered out that he slept until 9:00 this morning! I have no pictures to post today, but wanted to share a poem that was presented at our daycare's annual Mothers' Day Celebration. I also wanted to say HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY to my mom...I love you so much!!! And to my mother-in-law, grandmothers, aunts, and friends!!! Thank you and I love you all!!!

Dear Lord, its such a hectic day,

With little time to stop and pray.

Life's been anything but calm,

since you called me to be a mom.

Running errands, matching socks,

Building dreams with wooden blocks.

Cooking, cleaning, finding shoes,

And other stuff that children lose.

Fitting lids on bottled bugs,

Wiping tears and giving hugs.

A stack of last week's mail to read--

So where's the quiet time I need?

Yet, when I take a moment, Lord,

Just at the sink or ironing board;

To ask the blessing of Your grace,

I see then, in my small one's face;

That you have blessed me all the while,

And I stoop to kiss that precious smile.