Special Mother's in my Life

Today is Mother's Day,

which makes me think of the joys that motherhood

has shared with me over the past 30 years. 

Yes, I have been a mother for 30 years and I have known of mothers a bit longer than that. 

My own mother is and has been a very

important

influence in my life,

and we are very close. 

Over the years we have shared some wild adventures...or as wild as my mother ever gets. 

She is a unique person, in that everyone she meets loves her, she is quiet and unassuming,

but has a loyalness that is beyond compare. 

I have known unconditional love

through my mother and father for that matter,

and know that whatever I do, whether she agrees with me or not, she is always on my side.

Another mother in my life is my mother in law. 

Strangely enough, I am more like my mother in law

in the way of interests than I am with

my own mother. 

My MIL and I share the interests of gardening, decorating, entertaining and

occassionally indulging in a glass of wine together. 

She is an outstanding grandmother to my children

and an even more enthusiastic GiGi to her

great grand children.  

She is quick to laugh and quick to love.

I am blessed to have these two wonderful woman to share my life and the lives of my family.

This brings me to the other two mothers in my life, my daughters. 

Stacy is the oldest and as a mother gave me the most headaches as she grew up.  But grow up she did into a wonderfully patient and loving mother.  Stacy is energetic and enthusiastic in everything she does, deeply spirtual and
a great teacher. 
I love watching her explore and teach
all of the wonders of life to her daughter.

Then there's Kristi, who as a child herself was just about perfect.  She is very loving and giving of herself

and always has been. 

Watching her with her two little girls is a joy,

and she has a handful with them,

but she rises to the task daily. 

With these spirited girls, Kristi channels their interests into outdoor adventures, the beach, the park, where they can use their enormous amounts of energy.   

Kristi is a very beautifully loving mother and I see her love and devotion for her girls on a daily basis. 

Knowing Kristi's energy and

enthusiam for life, makes me realize

where those girls came from.

Which brings me to Mother's Day again. 

I have been blessed on both sides of motherhood

and I would like to pay tribute

to these beautiful mothers,

who have influenced me, taught me,

loved me, entertained me,  

and shared life with me. 

I love you all.

Happy Mother's Day

to all of the wonderful

mothers out there...enjoy your day.