I am blessed to be called momma.
This letter is for you
my sweet seven children
these are my favorite things that I get to experience
because of each of you.
the clouds with you and imagining the shapes
be the one who holds you when you are sick
This letter is for you
my sweet seven children
these are my favorite things that I get to experience
because of each of you.
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I am grateful
I am grateful
to be the one who hears your dreams
to fold your clothes
even if those clothes take me hours and hours and hours
even if those clothes take me hours and hours and hours
to be the one on whom you rest your head
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I am blessed
by simply looking at you in wonder
by your laughter
by your silliness
and your sweetness
{with a messy face}
by your laughter
by your silliness
and your sweetness
{with a messy face}
by your drawings, just for me
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I love watching
how you look forward to our annual trip to the lake
and spending time down on our dock
and spending time down on our dock
how you dance beautifully
the clouds with you and imagining the shapes
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I have learned
about cameras and lenses and photography
but I've really really really learned
to not worry about the little things
but I've really really really learned
to not worry about the little things
like flowers plucked from my garden
or spilled milk on the floor
or messy hands wiped on pants
or even muddy boots thrown on the floor
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Because you have taught me
those flowers were for me
the milk you tried to pour because you were "so big"
those messy pants from the messy hands can be washed
and the boots were muddy when you explored.
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I will
be the one who holds you when you are sick
fight for you in the hospital
stay up late and pray with you
drive you to and fro and to and fro
bake cookies at Christmas
{which this year will be gluten free}
bake cookies at Christmas
{which this year will be gluten free}
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most importantly
most importantly
I strive to teach you about God
and all the joy that can be found in this life
when you live your life for Him.
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Hannah, Chloe, Grace,
Brennan, Caleb, Elijah, and Samuel -
I love each of you.
You are what made me a mom.
And that is one of my most favorite things.
Ever.
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what are your favorite mom moments?
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what are your favorite mom moments?