For All Mothers

I know I don't have any biological children, but I can honestly say I have loved so many children dearly. I love children in general - I always have. The other night, while visiting our good friends, The Lees', I instantly became so engaged with their two oldest (4yrs. and 2yrs.). Each one had so much to share with me about their toys and their treats and their favorite cartoon and their amazing tricks of running across the room and sliding onto the carpet! I got an earful, but it brought me so much joy.

I feel the same when I am around some of my cousins' children as well. I love what they have to tell me and what their little minds and mouths will share. I love their personalities and their love of life and their imaginations.

Oprah said once that children were just small adults. I have to agree. In my studies as an elementary school teacher, I have learned a lot about the development of children and how incredibly capable they are, but sometimes, as adults, we assume they aren't.

I could go on and on, but the point I'm making is that even though I don't have kiddos of my own, have lived vicariously for short moments through my good friends and family. So, thank you!! I get to enjoy them and their amazing little ways (and not so amazing, i.e. tantrums, and fusses and what not) because of you.

I admire you Moms out there. To top off this post, here is my favorite quote about motherhood:

Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind. It places her who honors its holy calling and service next to the angels.”

Hope you have an amazing Mommy's day. You're amazing!

~Hugs and Kisses~