Jff-mommy Moments

The last time I was moved to tears was Valentines Night. I had gotten my 19 yr old daughter a necklace and put a few bucks in her bank account. She texted me that it was too generous and I was the best mom ever.

I reponded that it makes me happy to do things for her and that I had a lot to make up for. I was referring to the times when I was a single mom in college. We had some hard times. I made some mistakes.

Her response was ...."You're a crazy woman. The things we go through are what make us who we are. I wouldn't change a minute of it."

I sat in my car with tears of joy. She had just absolved me of all my mommy guilt! That's the best gift I could've gotten.

I am super emotional about my kids but so I tear up on a regular basis but there are a few recent ones that stand out.

My daughter-Her biological father and I divorced when I was 21 and she was 3. I also had a 1 yr old son and was 8 months pregnant with my youngest son. I got remarried when she was 6. The single parent years were a huge struggle for me trying to balance 3 kids,school, and work, but I tried to never show it to my kids. We moved on and my kids have no contact with their bio dad we do talk about him some but I have never let on about how hard the divorce or single parenting was for me. This year she is in 7th grade and had to write a paper on her hero and why. She said I was her hero and one part of her essay was all about how proud she was of me and how I handled those years. I had no idea she felt that way or even realized how hard it was.

My oldest son-He started 6th grade this year and that is the first year they do homecoming "dates" with the big mums and everything(we are in Tx). He decided to ask this (really cute) little girl that evrybody picked on. He made sure we got her a beautiful mum and he said it was important to him that she felt special because he didnt think she ever did. Her mother came up and thanked us for having our son ask her daughter and I was so proud to tell her he did it all on his own.

My middle son- Its silly but I get teary everytime he puts on his football gear. Also, when my dad died this year ( on Christmas eve) he took the time sit with my 4 yr old nephew and try to explain what happened in terms he could understand. He was so insightful and seemed so mature and grown up.

My youngest son- Struggles with pretty much everything. He has a hard time keeping up with the older three in terms of grades and athletic achievements but on Monday he earned his yellow belt in Karate and was so proud of himself. He just couldnt stop smiling and it was infectious. :-)

Last time it moved me to tears: a few weeks ago at our boat club. The kids were playing 'follow the leader', and for some reason, seeing them all getting alone and playing nicely together and having FUN, I lost it, LOL!!

When we first came into ownership of the club, Roman wasn't born, and Madison was about 2 1/2 (the age Roman is now), and Emmy was 4. They've come a long way! To see them grow with the property has been priceless.

Even though they're still little now, one day, that property will be THEIRS, and it's very, very special watching them grow up on the land, a little every year, knowing that one day, THEIR kids will be playing follow the leader along the rail road ties :)

My mommy moments? When my oldest son was given a contract to play with the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league team when he graduated from high school. his dream was baseball and he's making it a reality.

for my youngest son, who when he found out his aunt (my ex's sister) and her family are going through a tough time, offered to sell his car and give them the money.

That both of my children, now adults, attend church regularly. Both are attending college on their own dime and being successful at their chosen field!!

My Mommy moment, it makes me cry even typing, was when my daughter, who is adopted, told me that she was happy that I got her from the hospital and that her Birth Mother chose me to adopt her because I'm the best Mommy in the whole world. That was the best thing she could ever say to me and I love her to pieces.

Mines pretty recent as I had my 3rd baby a week ago and his eyes were shut tight until he heard his older sisters voices bubbling into the room.

I pretty much lost it.

Mine was over the weekend. My son just got his "big boy" furniture delivered... complete with a double bed and new bedding. He thanked us over and over for "making a cool room for him" and just wanted to hang-out in there. The best part? Daddy could fit in his bed to cuddle and read stories!

I was out running errands on Saturday and came home to find the two of them cuddled up on the bed reading books. When I walked in, my little one told me "I really love you Mommy". He is my little sunshine!

Last week, watching my 1st grader son walk into school. I've noticed lately he's growing out of his pants (again) and he's just, well, growing up. His poise, determination, abilities are just blossoming. I am so blessed!

For Valentine's Day my daugher bought me roses and told me that she would love me as long as they bloomed. One was a very real looking fake rose that will bloom forever.

One of my most recent with my son was the first day he drove to school with his sister after getting his license...I held back the tears until they were out of sight. He was so proud as was I.

I truly am in awe of what amazing people they are and how lucky I am to be their mom. Thanks for the post!

I got out of my van today and walked around the back, and in the dirt was smiley faces...made by those loving little fingers. Those are the things I wouldn't trade. It just makes my heart swell. :)