Happy Mommy's Day!

I remember growing up wanting to always make sure my Mom's Mother's Day was special. I always wanted her to have a great day and get her a really good gift. Now that this is my third Mother's Day as a mommy myself, it's a funny position. You still want Mother's Day to be very special for your own Mom, but you want to enjoy it as well.

Now that did sound a tad selfish, but first of all I want to say that I hope my Mom has a very special day because she deserves it. She is the BEST Mom I could ever ask for and has always been there for me! We've been through A LOT and I know that I am the way I am because of my Mom. After everything that happened this last year, especially with her getting diagnosed with cancer, going through chemo, and surgeries, I am SO thankful for her. I will say that last January when I heard that news, I was terrified. I knew in my heart that she would be okay, but hearing the news that something was wrong and then watching her go through all that she had to do was heartbreaking. It really makes you appreciative for what you have when there is a chance that you might lose it. I talk to my Mom all the time and am so glad we live so close so that we can see each other often. She is always the first person I call to ask for advice and when I need someone to talk or vent to. Mom is my best friend. I know a lot of people say that, but mine really is and always will be! I am so thankful also for the kind of mom she is. She is not one of those overbearing, know-it-all moms. She takes things in stride, deals with what she needs to, and gives her opinion when she feels it necessary, but always in a loving, kind way. I think that she has given me some awesome lessons on how to be a good Mom! and she's a great Nonna too!

Now, onto my Mommy's Day....

Let me start off by saying that I am so incredibly blessed to have such a sweet, beautiful, smart, caring little girl. Albrey Michelle has changed my life so much since she was born on September 7, 2008. She is the best thing that ever happened to me, and I don't know how I got so lucky to have such a wonderful daughter. She makes my life so happy with all her cute facial expressions, smiles, kisses, songs, dances, and the hilarious things that come out of her mouth. This past year has been one of the toughest in my life, but everything I did, I did for her. She is the reason that I was able to stay so positive and have peace in my life once again. It makes me sad to see how fast she is growing, but I'm so excited to watch her grow up {although if it wants to take it's sweet time, I won't be saddened}. It's so cliche, but she really is the reason that I want to be a better person. I want to be the best Mommy for her and give her the best life possible.

Last year's Mother's Day was just down right sad for me. I won't get into the details, but it just wasn't good timing for us. This year, I guess it's just not in the cards for me because I'm sick! UGH! But, I've been able to spend a lot of time with Albrey this weekend and that's the best way I could ask to spend my day {or weekend as I keep insisting it is}. I did get a yummy Crab Cakes Benedict for breakfast in bed this morning, which was AMAZING {many kudos Joshie}! So, this Mother's Day will be great after all because I'm spending it the best way I know how to, with the people who love me! I'm so very blessed and I hope the rest of you Mommies out there have a wonderful day as well!

HAPPY MOMMY'S DAY! {I love to hear my sweet Bre say Mommy}

Truth

Truth, trustworthiness, honesty......these are but a few virtues that i cling to and regard as being very important in relationships, whether it be relationships with friends, family members, co-workers, and especially in significant others. I know that I have been deceived so much in the past and that is why I value these traits so much in others.

One thing that has really made me rather ill lately is people who claim to also value these virtues are not following their own advice. Anyone can google motivational quotes and stick them as their fb statuses.....but it takes real guts to not only speak the truth, but to live it! I have found it rather odd, and others should to, that the first people who claim to hold the truth and quote scripture by saying "the truth shall set you free" will be the ones who are dishonest, that you catch in a lie.

Lying is so selfish, it's an act of self-preservation in which you do not spare another's feelings. It all comes out in the end and most of the time, the innocent ones are the ones who suffer the most, sadly. Lying, being dishonest, and deceitful are some of the ugliest traits I've ever seen on a person.....and it all comes back in the end. I will continue to strive for the truth to protect those dearest to me, however, i am decent enough not to tell the truth just to spite someone.

I am so very thankful for all the honest people in my life! I love my family and my close friends that I can trust. I'm so lucky to have filtered out the negative people in my life and to surround myself with positive people. Their honesty makes them beautiful and those are the relationships I value, and will continue to value, always!

So, obviously, yes, I am in a mood to vent a little and I feel much better now!

Thanks for reading, and strive for the truth....teach your children to do so as well.....I know I am :)