a perfect day

the first born calls me mom

the next one calls me mommy

& the little two call me mama

yesterday those four cuties & my sweet man made me feel very loved

handmade glittered cards

poems

facebook messages ( yes, you know you have arrived when your teenager writes on your wall)

& a new lens ( decided on a 50mm f/1.4) is on its way!!!!

dantheman planted a new tree & several perenials for me

including blueberries....crossing my fingers they make it!

caroline knew i wanted to plant lettuce but since the nursery was sold out

she opted for seeds instead

then she started talking to me about a harvest....harvest? oh dear....pressure for sure

she had asked dan to take her so she could pick out pretties for my garden ( & i do use that term loosely). she wanted to pay with her own money. sweet child

the weather was perfect

so we opted to picnic in the back yard for lunch

yes i realize 1:00 is not the prime time for photos

so these are all overexposed

but

who cares

i wasn't going for portraits

just wanted to document our special day

so here's a few glimpses of our afternoon

& yes, i even had my eyes open during the prayer

gotta capture that moment right?

they all love the lord

& they all cheer

other than that

all three of my teenage daughters are

COMPLETELY different

completely

so

mothering these girls is a constant reminder that i need grace

trying to be consistant

yet respond to , react to, discipline, encourage, love on each one individually

is quite the challenge

what drives one out of her mind

makes the other feel loved

whats no biggie to one

would be a near death event for another

i'm long past the pack the diaper bag & fill the sippie cups days

instead

we're full speed ahead with SAT's, tampons, drivers licenses, & designer jeans

we share jewelry, purses, shoes & clothes

talk about colleges, boys, & body piercings

sorry ladies! but your day is coming

i saw you roll your eyes!

i miss having little ones who still "need" me

but i wouldn't trade this stage for anything

my little 9 year old keeps things fresh for me

& keeps my love tank pretty full

heaven help me when she asks for a tattoo!

also want to wish my mom~ 'mimi'~ a happy mothers day

we all love you !!

thank you for giving me a legacy of a godly mom who loves the lord

i remember coming down stairs each morning to seeing you reading your bible & praying~~

every day!

i'm trying to do the same for my girls, mom

thank you

& i love you