Do you remember the feeling in your heart the first time you held your newborn child in your arms?  I remember this feeling of complete awe.  Wondering, can I do this?  Can I be a mom to this perfect creature God gave to me?

Happy Mother's Day!

How was your Mother's Day?  I worked in long-term care for many years as an Activity Director.  I loved it!  Every year we would have a Mother's Day Tea, in honor of Moms everywhere.  I remember some of the residents telling me they couldn't attend because they weren't a Mother.  I told them that was nonsense!  Everyone has a Mother, so we all should celebrate this day!  Where would we be without our Moms?

Coffee on the Veranda....

I love coffee!!!  Nothing fancy, just plain ole' Chock full o' nuts!  Add a little sugar, some fat free French Vanilla Cream, and I am in heaven!!!

When I was a little girl, I remember my mom getting together with neighbor-ladies for a cup of coffee.  Sometimes they would enjoy iced tea, but usually it was coffee.  They would sit at the kitchen table sipping away, while catching up on the latest news.  Often, they would work on some sort of crochet or embroidery project.  Those are good memories.

Some randomness.....

I love these two.  Can't believe they've grown up so quickly.  She will be 25 in a week.  Really?  I remember turning 25.  My sister told me I was officially a quarter century old.  Now my girl is a quarter century old.  Time flies.

This photo was taken on Christmas Eve at my mom's.  I love it.  I'm reminded how quickly they grow, and how many times did I mean to journal something they said?  Or take a photo?  Oh well, we do what we can.

I found this awesome idea for journaling on Pinterest, of course.  Here is the link:

http://wendolonia.com/blog/2011/08/11/summer-fun-for-mom-homemade-smash-book/

Copy and paste into your browser, and it will take you to the blog.  I know I can just attach a link, but not sure how to do it.  If anyone knows, please tell me!!!  I am soooo technologically impaired!

Here goes:

1.  LISTENING:  to the dishwasher, and Law and Order on tv.  (One of my favorite shows!)

2.  EATING:  I just ate Dreamy Clusters by Skinny Cow.  Delish!!!

3.  DRINKING:  Nothing, but I could use a glass of water.  Too comfy to get it, though!

4.  WEARING:  Khakis, and a rust colored sweater.  Getting ready to get my jams on!!!

5.  FEELING:  Kind of tired, but looking forward to craft night tomorrow after work!

6.  WEATHER:  COLD!!!  I think it's 19 degrees outside.  Why don't I live in Florida?

7.  WANTING:  A drink of water!  I should just get up and get it!

8.  NEEDING:  To go to bed.  I loved my 4 day weekend, but work just wore me out today!

9.  THINKING:  About our date-night this Friday, and what snacks I will take to craft night, and what kind       of craft do I want to work on, and....and....and.....

10.  ENJOYING:  So much....I am very grateful for my life.  Sometimes my heart is so full I think it might burst!     

    

Now, it's your turn......use my journaling prompts if you'd like.  I'd love to see what kind of randomness is going on in your life.

Make it an awesome day!
Lori