Mother's Day Love

I think that Mother's Day gets a little better every year as my kids get older.

When my kids were toddlers, I received handprints and half colored pictures that they created in preschool.  Now, as they are both able to read and write, they can create their own cards and gifts, with a little more personal thought.

This year I was especially blessed by the little bits of love from my kids.

From my daughter:

When I first saw the black marker on the counter, I knew it was a Sharpie.  Sharpies are not allowed freely for use by our kids for obvious reasons - they are permanent.  However, my daughter, for some reason, has an affinity for that which she cannot have.  When I confronted her about it, she admitted using one (and that it bled through on the counter) but said, "It's because of something I made for you mom. . . for Mother's Day.  You'll see!!!"

Something special for moi?

Well, I guess it's OK then.

Later that night, I walked into my bedroom and found this sitting on our dresser:

Touched by the simplicity of the napkin card, I opened it.  Illegal Sharpie use or not, it was a super sweet attempt from my 6 year old.  It simple said, "You are a grat(e) mom".

My son:

He had a school assignment where he compared me to different things - the underlined parts are the blanks he had to fill in.

"If my mom were a flower, she would be a daisy because she lights up my day.
(so sweet)

"If my mom were a super hero, she would be batwoman because she's never scared.
(I'm glad he thinks that)

"If my mom were a TV show, she would be SpongeBob because she's very funny.  

(interesting fact - he doesn't even watch SpongeBob)

"If my mom were a candy, she would be sweet tarts because she can be sweet and sour.
(I think the 'sour' refers to me with either 1) no coffee in the morning or 2) lack of sleep)

"If my mom were an animal, she would be a cheetah, because she's fast.  

(he's watched me run a 5K before - he must have mistaken me for someone else)

"If my mom were a car, she would be a limo because she's shiny.
(um...I don't know what that means)

Already looking forward to next year. :)