Happy Mothers Day----this touched my heart!!!!

Before I was a Mom,
I never tripped over toys
or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not> my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom,
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind
and my thoughts.
I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom,
I never held down a screaming child
so doctors could do tests
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night> watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom,
I never held a sleeping baby just because
I didn't want to put her down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces
when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small
could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom,
I didn't know the feeling of
having my heart outside my body..
I didn't know how special it could feel
to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond
between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small
could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom,
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night
every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth,
the joy,
the love,
the heartache,
the wonderment
or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much,

before I was a Mom ...

Love the weather!!!

The kids got outside today even though it was a little chilly and windy. Karmah and Sally had to try out the new Barbie Jeep. Now the kids are having Power Wheel races in the yard. As long as they are happy we are happy!!!
Ryan and I have been garage sale nuts this year. I hated going to garage sales before we had kids but now it is fun.......they think it is christmas in May!! HAHA

Sally and James 1st swimming lesson

Sally and James went to there 1st swimming class today. Last year they were terrified of the water---today they were fish. Ryan and I are happy that they are feeling safe and secure with things and they are now willing to be adventuresome. They both cant wait until next week for there next class. Maybe next time we will enroll Matthew too.

Matthews 1st Icecream Cone

Matthew had his 1st icecream cone last sunday and loved it. When we left the icecream shop he was only in a diaper. He cried when we took it away from him but in the end he was one happy little boy!!!

Spring Photo's

I took the kids to get there pictures taken today. I was brave and took them all by myself. They all did really good and I wanted to buy them all but I didnt. Just picked a few to share with you. The good-bad- and funny!!! They are so cute.

Easter & Vacation for Mom

The kids had a really good Easter. The older two got new scooter and Matthew got a buggy. They were so excited. I think we might have to replace the wheels on the scooters soon--they have been riding them every waking moment that it is not raining out. I got to take a 4 day mini vacation with a friend. We went to Frankenmuth and Birch Run. Shopping was fun but I think we had more fun watching TV and eating without interruption. HAHA I missed the kids dearly and was glad to be home but I feel like a "rested" mom now. Hope you enjoy the pictures.....PS-Ryan did great with the kids while I was gone and he still has some hair left. My friend and I enjoying a pedicure....It was GREAT!!!

Matthew didn't want to get out of his buggy to check out his basket.

Couldn't wait to ride the scooters.

The baskets filled with goodies but no candy. OK they did get chocolate bunny's.

My grandparents 65th wedding anniversary.

Coloring Easter Eggs

Well we finally got to color Easter Eggs before Easter. The kids had a lot of fun doing it and there were no messes. Hope you all have a wonderful EASTER!!!!!