Mother's Day Made To Order!

Happy Mother's Day + one! Yesterday, I was so busy relaxing (is that possible?) and enjoying time with my family, that I neglected to put up a post. But I love Mother's Day because it gives me an opportunity to celebrate the important women in my life and to thank them for pouring their energies, love, and prayers into me and my family.

I've long believed that you don't have to deliver a baby to be a mother, but that ALL women, by their very nature, "mother." We mother those we listen to, support, and show kindness to. I believe that making the world turn requires a soft hand just as much as a muscled arm, and women seem to be uniquely equipped to provide that softness.

Yesterday was really a Mother's Day made to order for me—Ashley did all the cooking, so I didn't have to fuss in the kitchen one bit. She made delicious enchiladas, salsa, and even homemade guacamole. Cutting jalapeños made her cry off her makeup, and I wasn't wearing any makeup at all, so we declared the day a "no photo zone." Just memories today, no photos!

Aubrey and Rachel gave me a beautiful bouquet of pink roses, Jared and Leslie and their children delivered hand-made cards (the best gift EVER) along with lovely pink blossoms, and I was in absolute heaven.

My sweetheart David was by my side the entire day—as he has been for more than two decades—and I am so grateful for him. He's an absolutely wonderful grandpa, more silly and energetic than any of the kids, and he abounded in sweet deeds for me and of course, more flowers!

I hope you spent your day telling the women in your life how much you love them—and receiving the love they sent your way, too!