Today was the day.....

Today was the day I was born.

And all I can think about today is my angel Mother.
She sacrificed to physically bring me to the Earth on this day so many years ago.
Now that I'm a Mother myself, I know what that really means.

I've seen and experienced many miracles and blessings so far in my life.
I've accomplished many great things...and will strive to accomplish many more.
I've experienced and continue to experience joy and love in my life.

All those beautiful things and so much more are mine not only because I have a loving Father in Heaven and Savior who watch over me, but also because my angel Mother sacrificed for me today.

Thanks, Momsi.

"little things" I never knew

I never knew how my life would change when I became a Mother.

I never knew the worry or the sleepless nights.

I never knew the self sacrifice and self-less attitude required.

I never knew the weight of responsibility I know now.

But, even knowing everything I know now
(and with so much more to learn!)...
I wouldn't DREAM of changing anything!

Some of my newest readers may not know that I have a condition which prevents me from being able to carry babies in my belly safely to a viable term ... I have learned that my belly is a very volatile place to be.

All the fear, grief, sorrow, pain and emotional mess that accompanies this complication is part of who I am ...

but I have learned so much from all that has come from those scary experiences and have been given two amazing and incredibly handsome miracle boys that bless my every moment ...
and ten other nieces and nephews who put the cherries on top of those moments.

I wish I could have told my younger self to get ready because there was going to be lots of tough times,
but out of those tough times would come 2 little men that would light up my life forever and 10 gorgeous little people who would help those little men change me for the better.

The top of my "little things" list today is ...
being able to fill up on some time with all of those beautiful little people this summer!

If you had the chance, what would YOU tell your younger self?
Whats on the top of YOUR "little things" list today?

Put your answers in the comments ... I would LOVE to hear what you have to say!

how was YOUR weekend?

Happy Monday to all you beauties out there...
I hope your weekend was good to you!
Here is a little of what we did...
Master Mr. Wilson

And a pretty awesome Mother's Day!
Here is a little peek at some of my Mother's Day treats!

I always knew I would be a Mother, but I will admit, I wasn't one of those girls who said "I want to be a Mom" when you asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up.

I wanted, what I thought at the time, was much more than Mommyhood!

I wanted to be someone whom others loved and admired
Someone whose name was known.
Someone who changed the way people saw their world.
I wanted to be someone who could gather a crowd with her music.
Someone who could teach and inspire in a way no one else could.

Do you see the trend in all those desires?
It was all about how I was perceived by others.
I was young and naive. I wanted to change the world.

I'm still young, but since then, I've had many life experiences and welcomed my boys into the world - all of which have changed me...and my perspective. Now I see that all those desires can actually be fulfilled by my children!

I can still crave greatness, but without the need to be validated by others...I can still want to change the world, but I must first change the world for my two miracles because they are what matters most, not fame, or the opinion and love of others.

  That is the the most important work I can do.

If I do that...I have accomplished more than I could have ever imagined for myself! I also know I can only change their world with the help others...or the 'village' it takes to raise these beautiful boys.


Now, this doesn't mean I have lost my dreams or my deepest desires...I definitely have NOT!

This also doesn't make it alright to use my role as a Mother as an excuse to not do anything else.

I still need to dream, to serve, to inspire change in others...
but even if I figure out a way to solve all the sorrows and violence in the world, none of it will matter if I didn't start the change at home with MY green and blue boys...and this will fill my lifetime with very important work.

They inspire me, they love me, they serve me, they lift me up.
They teach me what I need to be.
Who could ask for more?

Happy Mother's Day to all you amazing Mother's, women and 'village' out there changing the world...
one little miracle at a time.
thank you.

Mother’s Day Preparations

Have you started thinking about Mother’s Day? Well, you should.

Here are three little somethings I’ve been thinking about…

“I love you” necklace found in THIS etsy shop

Messy Nest Necklace from the vintage pearl

Pretty Pearls found in THIS etsy shop

Is it legal to buy myself a Mother’s Day present or two?
Let me know what you think…

See you tomorrow for a pretty tutorial!