be a good mother

Today we learned about slugs and ants. The baby slug is apparently named “Cuteguy” and Isak talked to him for quite some time then tried to feed him a blade of grass before we gently moved him into the garden.

We sat and watched the ants at the park for quite some time – someone had tossed a corn cob into a planter of blue flowers and there was great excitement among the colony. Isak seemed utterly fascinated with both discoveries.

“A Mother’s Love Determines How”
(by author unknown)

A mother’s love determines how
We love ourselves and others.
There is no sky we’ll ever see
Not lit by that first love.

Stripped of love, the universe
Would drive us mad with pain;
But we are born into a world
That greets our cries with joy.

How much I owe you for the kiss
That told me who I was!
The greatest gift-a love of life
Lay laughing in your eyes.

Because of you my world still has
The soft grace of your smile;
And every wind of fortune bears
The scent of your caress.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all you mothers! May today be a day filled with joy and not a worry around! May your heart be filled with love as you rejoice in your children’s laughter, because it is for them that we do all we do. And for that, we must be proud on this day to call ourselves “Mom”!

I want to help my son have the best possible life experience. Everything else that I do is related to this goal. He makes me want to be the best person I can be. I can honestly say he that he and my husband have given me a “purpose-driven” life.

What a wonderful adventure in chocolate-land! Isak proudly manned the whisk (holding it aloft every so often as if it perhaps held the power of greyskull within) and spoon licking duties.

I can’t remember the last time we had so much fun with an afternoon snack! We need to “cook” together more often.

Well, I have another baby to teach since I last wrote. I’ve been pretty busy with feeding and changing. My oldest is currently potty training. It’s pretty hard, seeing as how I’m currently living alone while my hubby works. I think that it’s going pretty well. I have such good boys!

I’m so glad the weather is getting nicer again, it means we can get out more. I love our little family adventures. I’ve been trying to get out to all sorts of different parks lately, and Isak’s previous shyness around other kids has melted away. He’s a lot more outgoing and has boundless fun playing with other children, no matter what age they are. He likes playing on his own too, and his imagination is exploding – I love sitting back quietly and watching him.

I want to make an effort to find some mommy & toddler groups around here – a mom I met at the library last week mentioned one she likes that’s nearby.

Today we had a great time at a new park filled with cool things to play on (trains! firetrucks!) and excited kids of all ages, then we took a walk in the woods where there were huge trees and snippets of wildlife and things to see, paths to choose, creeks to throw rocks into.

On an unrelated matter, the Wiggles are coming to town. He loves the Wiggles, but I checked ticket prices and they’re insane, so I’m thinking we can find something just as entertaining that won’t leave us having to hug him with one arm and one leg.

I’m really looking forward to our first kite flight! There are so many firsts to look forward to. There are so many memories to make. I want them to be good ones. I know they won’t all be good, but I want there to be as much happyammunition as possible to counter the others.

Sometimes I’m afraid of the world. Some of the local news lately has been completely heart wrenching, which is hard to ignore, but I want to focus on the good in the world. Not sandy ostrich head style, but rationally. There is plenty of goodness and beauty on this planet, and it’s worth honoring and pursuing.

I want Isak to feel loved and safe and happy and aware of how many beautiful and amazing things exist. I want him to know he’s one of those things too.

And on the dandelions… I finally figured out why he shouts “Mommy-lion! Isak-lion” when we pass them…

LOL but Not 3 KIDS!!! Oh no. But a mommy to 1 boy and two kitties.

I want to pay more attention to my daughter and interact with her on her level, play her games, tap into my innerchild

I love my kids but I know I could do more for them than I already too I love them and take good care of them and we have fun but if me and my husband could get better jobs we could provide for them better

I want my son to have an emotionally available mother. I want him to have a mother he can depend on and be proud of.