On this day 23 years ago I became a mother for the first time. Ever since I was a little girl I knew that I wanted to be a mom. So, when this day came along I was very, very happy. My son Michael came into the world and I remember telling a friend that I would step in front of a speeding truck to protect this precious baby. What an amazing thing a mother's natural love is.
As a young mother I remember hearing older mother's tell me repeatedly to enjoy them now because they grow so fast. I must admit that while raising them there were days that seemed like years and I wasn't always sure these older mothers knew what they were talking about.
Now that I am an older mother I know better. Yesterday my first "baby" graduated from college. While I couldn't be prouder, I also had to wonder how we got here so fast.
On this day 21 years ago I became a mother for the second time. My second son, Jeremy came 7 days early. Older brother, Michael was thrilled to receive a baby brother for his birthday.
As the years went by I loved every minute of being a mother to these two boys. We had many weekends of back to back birthday parties.
They both developed an interest in inline hockey and we had many happy years of cheering them on and travelling around with them. For many years my husband was their coach and it created a wonderful bond. To this day they are still playing hockey together.
So now, on this Mother's Day 2009 I want to wish my 2 sons a very happy birthday and thank them for all the happiness they have given me . I love you now and forever guys and I will always be proud of you.
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And to all my blog friends. . .
I wish you a very Happy Mother's Day.
Great pictures of your boys. Happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteKim, This is a really cool story! Two sons born years apart on Mother's Day, how special! And then to celebrate a graduation on the same weekend...Wow!! Congratulations to your oldest son and Happy Birthday to both good looking sons. You shared your heart regarding the mothering role. Thank you for an inspiring post.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your post. LOVE it. Thank you for sharing it! I have been a momma for 23 years, too!
ReplyDeleteThat's wild that they were born on the same day and that that day just so happens to often be Mother's Day. Really cool story...thanks! You've got two handsome sons there, Kim, and you're so right...where do the years go?
ReplyDeleteOh Kim, you've got a couple of cute little guys there - well, I guess they are big guys now! I was just thinking this morning, looking at my big "kids", that I wish we could go back and do it all again. Even the bad days were good!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day and Happy Birthday to those two young men of yours!
What a wonderful Mothers Day story! How great that they were both born on the same day. And that today is Mothers day is an extra treat!
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Penny
What wonderful photos! I love my memories of my kids growing up...and I sure do miss them! Hope you've had a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet, and amazing story! And to have their birthdays fall on Mother's day is a wonderful bonus! CONGRATS to your oldest upon his graduation; I know this was a VERY SPECIAL and much celebrated weekend!
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Joni
Wow that is so cool to have both your sons born on the same day years apart. A great day to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteThey are blessed to have you as their mother!
What a beautiful post. Two very special boys you have.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a wonderful mother's day.
Hugs,
Donna
Both born on the same day and on Mother's day? Wow! That is amazing....they do grow up too fast. Sometime, (only sometimes!!) I mourn the fact that those early days are gone!
ReplyDeleteWhat a very special day for your family! They are so cute! Thank you for sharing this story with us. Glad you had a nice Mother's day. Twyla
ReplyDeleteOh, our children grow so quickly - it is a wonderful and amazing gift to be a mother!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!
Such a sweet post, Kim. I hope you had a lovely Mother's Day.
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I love the picture of your son on my favorites side bar. Everytime I go to my blog, I see his precious little face there smiling at me. He was so adorable!! Hope you are having a good week.
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