Mother's Day

I'm not going to lie, my Mother's Day didn't start off the best. I mean, all 3 kids did run up to me first thing in the morning to say "happy mother's day" and Courtney got me a bird feeder and a new American flag, both things that I have been asking for, for a while. So, it wasn't all that bad to start off with, until the kids started testing my patience. 

I wasn't in the mood for it. I just wanted to enjoy my day, which honestly there hasn't been a lot of days I've 100% enjoyed since all this covid-19 stuff started. I just wanted the 3 of them to not bicker for a day, put a smiles on their faces and enjoy the sunshine. But, the kids had other things on their agenda. 

Not even by lunch, I had tears rolling down my face and I was ready to call it a day. I wanted to get back into my comfy clothes and get back into bed, but Courtney had other things in mind. He brought up going hiking. "Lets get out of the house, get some fresh air, and find some new trails to hike on."

I was not having it. At that moment, that was the last thing that I wanted to do, but he got the kids ready, got the waters ready and put together some snacks and didn't allow me to do anything. So, with a lot of hesitation on my part, we got in the car and drove about 30 or so minutes to hike on some new trails. 

I may have been very hesitant on wanting to even go out after the morning we had at home, but Courtney knows just what to do to help me feel better. He knew this is what I needed. As soon as we got on the trails, all the crappy moments of the morning were out of my mind and all I could focus on was the beauty around us. And that's not just the beauty of the trails and everything surrounding us, but the beauty of my family.

It's them that made me a mom. I may have rough days (a lot more lately), but even through those rough days, it's those 3 kids and Courtney that keep me going. They are my reason. My reason to smile, the reason I get up every morning and the reason why I can go to bed telling myself that I did the best I could that day. 

No matter what kind of day we may have had, good or bad, I know that the kids will always hug and kiss me good night and tell me how much they love me. 

Life is a struggle sometimes and parenting is never easy, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.