Mother’s Day is very bittersweet for me. It’s a day that, after 4 years without my mom, makes me miss her extra hard. On top of that, this weekend also would have been her 60th birthday, so it was just a lot to take in all at once. It was a hard few days for me, to be honest. I was down. I cried a lot. I just couldn’t shake the feeling of sadness. And that’s just how it’s going to be, I know that. Grief is hard and it’s messy and it never leaves. I just had a hard time feeling totally happy.
But this weekend was also a celebration of my grandpa’s 86th birthday (my mom and her dad shared a birthday!) so that was really special. We celebrated with our family’s annual Kentucky Derby party on Saturday.
And then there was Mother’s Day. And these two? The ones who made me a mama? They are my everything (along with my hubby) and they make me smile every day, through the ups and the downs.
Best way to start Mother’s Day, if you ask me. I have myself a good man. ;) He got me orchids from Sophie and roses from Sam. :) Annnd donuts and coffee, duh.
I spent Mother’s Day squeezing my babies extra tight and- like Mama always said- counting my blessings. I hope you did the same!
xo
gosh, what a hard weekend to be missing your mom like that. i am soooo endlessly sorry! to think it would’ve been her 60th. it doesn’t seem fair AT all. but i am so glad you have those babies to give you extra love on that day forever and ever! they are so soooo cute and yes sophie’s horse romper is my weakness. :)
Thank you, sweet friend!! Not fair in the slightest, but goodness am I blessed with these babies of mine!!!
xo
adorable photos, Happy Mother’s Day!
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Thanks girl!
xo
You are a precious mama! :)
Aww that’s just what I needed to hear. :) Thank you!
xo
Your babies are so beautiful!! Also, I had a “Nothing Bundt Cakes” Red Velvet cake for my birthday and it was soooooo delicious!! Happy Mother’s Day sweet Katie! :)
Aw thank you so much, sweet girl!! :) And OMG their cakes are SO GOOD. I’m obsessed.
xo
Beautiful post! You have a lovely family! So many blessings to count!
**silly question: is it true Americans wear shoes in the house? LOL, I always wondered that ;) **
Aw thank you Erica! So sweet of you! :) And yes, we do wear shoes in the house, sometimes, although I definitely prefer to go barefoot or wear socks. It just depends. :) Where are you from?
xo
I’m from Canada, right smack-dab in the middle (Prairies!). We always wondered about shoes in the house, lol!
Your family is just beautiful, and I’ve been following your blog for many years. Love it!
Haha so funny! And gosh, I have never been to Canada but there are so many places I’d love to visit! Thank you for reading my blog, too. :) So sweet!!
xo