I woke up and felt like it was my birthday on Mothers Day! It was the best feeling ever to know I got a special day where I was recognized for all the work I do raising my son. We got ready for church, something we have made a commitment to. I went to church every Sunday until I was 18 (it was a rule in my house) and when I moved to Wilmington I talked with friends and told them I wanted to go, but we never found somewhere we liked...truth is, we never tried. Since Dane was raised here, he had been baptized in a church called Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church. We had tried to go when I found out I was pregnant, but we didn't go but a of couple times. When Dane's father signed our marriage papers he made us promise that once Slade arrived we would take him to church. Something that wasn't hard to promise- I wanted him to grow up with a church family and knowing Jesus like I did. So off we went- I don't usually get to listen to the sermon because I have to take him out and I'm a total nutcase and I don't want to leave him in the nursery alone just yet....or ever. Once church was over we went home and waited for Dane's older sister, Paige and mom, Tanya to arrive. They had drove into town from Charlotte, NC to see Slade. It was really exciting especially because Tanya hadn't seen Slade since he was about a week old. We all went to lunch at Carolina BBQ and then headed to the mall to buy mothers day gifts. I got super spoiled and got a new purse and new Steve Madden shoes! It was great to spend time with them, they are really lovely. Slade absolutley loved them and let them tote him around all day. Dane and I also got our highchair that his mom & sister bought us for my baby shower but we never got- and a baby monitor which comes in handy. We spent the night together putting it together and just checking out our new stuff (Dane got some new clothes). I really wish I had been able to spend that day with my mom too though... my maternal Grandma, Joyce passed away when Slade was 2 weeks old. It was really sad because even though she was no longer suffering, my mom misses her so much and it makes me sad to see that. So I know this mothers day was REALLY hard for her. So, I want to send a special "Happy Mothers Day" to my Grandma Joyce. She was a beautiful, loving, spiritual woman and I hope I can live up to her and my mom- two of the best mothers in the world!
my mom (she had a slight tanning obsession, ha) with kelsie
(BELOW) my grandma in her 20's (I think we look a lot alike!)
