Best Job In The World

I think every mom will agree that being a mom trumps any job you could ever have! It can be so challenging at times, but the rewards are far greater! I am so lucky to have such sweet children. I am also so lucky to have been raised by an amazing mom. I love knowing that parts of the way I was raised and loved by my own mom will be seen in my parenting to my own children. I have also been blessed (some would look at it differently) to have been given two other "mother" role models with a wonderful mother in law and the sweetest step mom you will ever know. How can you go wrong with 3 beautiful ladies in your life right?
Today I will reflect on being a mom to Cole. He has been the easiest child EVER to raise so far. I realize that we have lots of years ahead, but I am hopeful that his personality will remain the same! He has always been so happy! He has this bright funny attitude! I call him "querky" at times. He has this ability to perform and make people laugh with this wittiness! He also has the biggest heart. He will hug you for know reason, or walk by and say "I love you." Of course he isnt perfect, but its such a rarity for him to be difficult. He goes with the flow, but is such a rule follower. I was so proud at his kindergarten award ceremony to learn that he was one of 2 kids in his class to be chosen for the etiquette award. Dan and I always say if our kids do not earn straight A's or go to Harvard that's ok, as long as they are kind, sweet and set good examples, its good for us!
Emmy came along 5 years later and threw me for sort of a loop. Not sure if its the second child thing, or a girl thing. Havent quite figured that out yet. She started off pretty rough! lol. SHe has changed so much though in the last 6 months. She has become so sweet. She loves her brother so much and can be caught several times a day with her head on his shoulder saying "aww." If he cries she rubs his head and pats his back. She is very independent but also very cautious. She will test the limits. Its been very interesting so far to try and figure out "what works" with parenting her. I would not trade her for the world. She is all girl from the dolls, to the cuddles, to the bows to the dresses...and her favorite...SHOES!
SO back to my blog. On Mothers Day we had my mom and dans mom over for BBQ and playtime. It was a beautiful day and we had such a great time sitting and talking on the deck, watching the kids play!