The Very Best Gift Of All

I had an amazing mother.  One that doesn't walk next to me anymore here on Earth, but protects me from above and has me under her wing at all times.  I have so many fond memories of my mom.  If I sit perfectly still and quiet, I can still hear her laughter, still hear her tone when I was in trouble, still picture her perfect face.  I see so much of her in both of my sisters...her facial expressions, her kindness, her gratitude, her "sneaky-party-planning" ways, her joy, her love.  My mom was and will always be the very best role model in my life.

2  1/2 years ago, I was given the greatest gift of all when my little man was placed into my arms for the very first time.  Being a mom is a job like no other.  Payment in hugs and kisses, giggles and "toots" are things I wouldn't exchange for the world.

I'm so very grateful that God entrusted me to be Reilly's mommy.  There is not a day that I forget to be thankful.  There are so many reasons that I have to thank Him every opportunity I get for that little pitter pat of feet that run down the hall to yell "Boo" at me.  To be thankful for the times that I'm in another room, and I hear "Mom, Mom, MOM..." and when I finally answer, I hear, "Oh, Nevmind."  (Never mind) with a silly little smiles on his face.  I'm thankful for the times that I'm trying to sneak in a quick potty visit, and the door flys open and he yells "Ta-da!" I'm thankful for the stalling he does at bed time, asking for more "snugs" (snuggles) because he knows I fall for it every time.  I'm just thankful.  So very thankful for the greatest gift of all.