Mother's Day 2011!!

Mother's Day this year was pretty quiet.  We (meaning the girls) both had the flu.  I cleaned up vomit for the last four or five days non stop.  We were tired, frustrated and praying for this flu to END.  But the girls are always up for going to Papa's house.  They live for that stuff!!  LOVE my Dad's house!!  He doesn't spoil them.  He doesn't buy them toys.  He loves them in a way that only they can describe how happy he makes them feel.  It is fascinating.  All Kirra wants to do is see my Dad, everyday.  Shows you that being loved is all that matters, not materialistic items.  We have more toys than needed so I bring a lot to my Dad's house for them there.  My Dad and family made dinner and it was very good family time.  My Dad also did my lawn earlier in the day.  Thanks Dad. :-)

 Nana reading with Kirra after dinner and bath time.

 Papa reading with Baili too.

 Some of us after dinner.  The few who would pose for a photo.

 Two Mom's, four daughters.  Kirra, me, Erica, Denise, Baili, and Mandy.  My two daughters and me, and Denise and her two daughters.

 Kirra and Mama.

 Baili horsing around at Papa's house.

 My Dad, Baili, Kirra, and I.

 Kirra watching her cartoons...

 Papa and Baili girl.

 Baili cruising around.

 Hi Miss B!

 Mama and Kirra Bear.

 Always LOVE bath time at Papa's house!  Nana giving baths...

 My Dad, kids, and me.

 Baili is so funny.  She always rolls around acting goofy!  She is the comedian for sure!!

 My angel in her tutu drinking her milk/pedisure.  She was EXTREMELY sick in this photo.  Poor baby!

Happy Mother's Day to you and your family.  It has always been a quiet holiday in our home growing up.  We don't expect anything just to take the day to be grateful for our children, Mom, Grandmother, etc.  We always were raised to go to church and take the day to be grateful for our children and family.  There are so many people out there that would die to have a child and be a Mommy and all of us Moms out there sometimes take that for granted.  Or forget about that.  Someone at work told me the other day, "I don't want a response, or a I am sorry, I just want you to know you are so lucky to be a Mommy."  A friend of mine who just can't get pregnant.  They don't know why, just that way...  I think it is such a "thankful" holiday for us since my Mom lost my twin brothers and it really hit home for her how fast your children can be taken away from you.  

So we take the day to be thankful for our Mother and all Moms in the family.  Mom I miss you.  It's been four years and not a day goes by that I don't miss you.  Grandma we miss you too.  Now I am the Mom left for now and it was a little strange.  This was my Dad's first Mother's Day without his Mom also.  I asked him is it strange?  He said a little.  I said join the club.  Overall we take the day to be so THANKFUL for the Moms in our lives and the ones we once had.  No one can replace your Mom.  Only have one Mom and if I could make one dent into my kids lives that my Mom did in mine, I will feel accomplished.  I love you Mom!

Love,
Katie

Dear Kirra and Baili,

The day you were born..."For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart.  It was not into my lips you kissed, but into my soul.  For you I am so lucky, I love you  both more than words!"

Love,
Mommy