Mother's Day

I remember when I first found out I was pregnant with baby #2, I was so scared that I would not be able to love the second child as much as I love my first.  I didn't think it was possible to love another child in that capacity.  I have since found out that you can love the second child just as much as the first, but it's true that it's not in the same capacity.  The love you have for your children is separate and cannot really be compared.  While I love Adalynn and Wesley both very deeply, I have a completely different bond with each of them.  With Mother's Day coming up quickly this weekend, I want to reflect on the role of Mom.  Whether you have one child or ten, young children or grown children, live near them or away from them, have girls or boys... the job of a mother is hard.  I imagine that you still worry about your children even when they're grown and still ache when they hurt.  A mother's job doesn't end when a second baby comes along or when the child moves out of the house.  In fact, mothers have job security to the fullest extent if they want to take advantage of it.  Your children will always be your responsibility, no matter how capable they are.  At the same token, the job of a mother is quite easy.  Think about it..... isn't it effortless to scoop your child up in a comforting embrace when he or she cries?  It's not difficult to encourage your children and support their interests.   And how easy it is to simply kiss a boo-boo to make it better.   Being a mom can be a challenge, but it can also be so rewarding.  Hey fellow moms, this weekend is your chance to pat yourself on the back.  Enjoy your day - but don't forget to give your own mom a big hug as well.  Now time to show off my offspring....

Remember Joey from "Friends"?  Wesley has the same lopsided "How YOU doin'?" grin - and even has the head-nod included sometimes!  Makes me melt.

Adalynn showing that even rainy days can be fun

Definitely up to no good............