Motherhood.

I LOVE BEING A MOM.

I love babies.  I always have.  Especially my babies!

I am so glad I chose motherhood.

I still choose it.  Everyday.  And I love it.

And everyday time ticks.  And I watch them grow.

And my heart is full.

I feel so thankful, so grateful that I have been there.

To see it all.

I know there is still so much more to see - and I feel excited about that.

I watch them sometimes - when they don't know I am - and my mind thinks -

"Where has the time gone?"  And then my heart aches that time passes so quickly.

My oldest went to his Jr. Prom last Saturday.

Let's just say - there were a few tears shed that night - and I couldn't be more proud of him.

So many milestones.  So many more to come.  

I love my role as a wife - mom - home-maker.

I love making my home a clean, lovely, healthy place.

I gave up a lot to be home.

But it's nothing compared with what I have gained.

 And, I know I am blessed for it.

My little soul mates.  My little friends.  My little treasures.

You are the trip I did not take;

You are the pearls I cannot buy;

You are my blue Italian lake;

You are my piece of foreign sky.

-Anne Campbell