I woke up LOTS last night, but thankfully, I was able to fall back to sleep each time! What a relief it was to start my day after an actually somewhat restful night!! Brady and I had coffee and pop tarts in bed before the kids got up, and while I definitely still had to take medication to stay alive throughout the day, I was feeling a bit better than the last couple of days. I think Brady going back to work tomorrow will leave me pretty fatigued, but it will be a lot more doable than Friday was.
Our original plan for today had been to go to church and spend Mothers Day with my parents. I believe Brady and my dad had some plans to cook us ladies some yummy food, and celebrate us. However, we had to back out last minute, so there were no “just our family” Mothers Day plans. I honestly wasn’t worried, though. I love being a mom, and I know my family appreciates me, regardless of gifts or surprises. I am WELL taken care of around here.
Rowan was napping in the afternoon, and the rest of us watched Tangled and relaxed. Once that was over, I was feeling pretty rough, and decided to go lay in bed. Brady told me he was going to duck out to Starbucks with the big kids and bring me home a frappuccino. Frappy Hour is on these days, everyone! Don’t forget! So he got the kids dressed and took them out, and I instantly fell asleep. I had planned on watching some YouTube and resting my head, but apparently, my body had other plans. I slept the entire time they were gone, and I woke up to Dekker and Laela climbing onto my bed waving new lipsticks in my face 🙂 They’re terribly sweet, really. Not only had Brady bought me an enormous frapp, but the mission to buy me presents had lead them to the new liquid lipstick line of one of my fave makeup brands! Brady knows I basically want every color, and he knew which ones I had, so he let the kids pick me some colors. It was a VERY nice wakeup call. I love my gifts. Thank you, my dears.
Beyond that, it was a nice quiet day. We didn’t do too much. Folded some laundry, Brady did the dishes, the kids played really nicely, Rowan napped a lot, we all just rested.
With it being Mother’s Day and all, I always find myself thinking about the women in the uncomfortable position of not having a baby to show for their efforts to become a mom. I hope I’m wording this all appropriately. I always carry an ache in my heart, specifically on this day, for women who are unable to conceive, or who have lost their babies. I can’t imagine my life without my kids, and likely, neither can those women. My heart just breaks for you, my friends. Please know, I do NOT take my fertility lightly, or my kids for granted. And especially today, I pray extra for those of you who I know about who are struggling in this particular walk of life. I’d also like to mention the women who desire children, but are yet to be at that place in their life. Those who aren’t in relationships or appropriate life circumstance to have children. Your time will come, my dears. God knows the desires of our hearts. Keep praying, and listening, and don’t give up!!
But if I can be so bold, I do want to be very clear, and say that I absolutely ADORE these little gems that make me a mom, and they make it SO easy to LOVE being a mom! My beautiful Dekker Thomas, Laela Hazel, Rowan Toby, and Baby #4 whose name I am SOOOOO eager to share with you!!! They are exceptional children. Thank you, Lord, for blessing me with them. <3