Happy Mother's Day

Just in case I run out of time tomorrow, I felt it highly appropriate that this evening I use my spare time to write a little something about Mother's Day.

Firstly I will write a little something about my Mum...........

My mum (Jackie) brought me up more or less on her own. She worked hard to support my brother and I financially but always had time for us personally as well. She saw me through university and later on, through my wedding day. She brought me up to be well mannered and hard working and for this I am very grateful indeed. She has accomplished a great deal on her own over the years, including running her own musical instrument tuition business. Well done Mum! She's also a terrific Grandma.

Ben also has a great Mum called Vanessa. She is married to Kevin and Ben is the eldest of 7 children! Vanessa has shown me nothing but kindness since I began dating Ben and I consider myself very lucky because some young men are tied to the apron strings and no woman will ever be good enough for their sons! I do not have this problem. Vanessa and Kevin always encouraged Ben to be an honourable man and taught him to treat women with respect. I am very grateful for this as Ben is a lovely husband. Vanessa will always say that she has had no part to play in this but I think his good upbringing definitely plays a part in it. 

As for gifts, I always like to do homemade. I am a keen baker and crafter, so this is what we put together for the Mums - 

Homemade chocolate fudge. The tag on the ribbon and the card are also homemade......of course ha! The two cards were different in design but I had already handed one of them over and forgot to take a photo of it beforehand!

And I had an early Mother's day present from Ben and Benjamin a few days ago - 

Ben is rubbish at keeping surprises well hidden so he just couldn't help himself haha!

And finally....a few words about actually BEING a mother myself. 

My son is only 20 months so isn't quite old enough to say Happy Mother's day and get me breakfast in bed etc. But he shows me he loves me every day with constant cuddles and affection. I won't pretend that motherhood is an easy task...it really isn't. But it is absolutely worth the sleepless nights and toddler tantrums. I love that my son needs me and relies on me to look after him in all ways. Becoming a mother has been a HUGE learning curve for me and I am still learning now. I am extremely grateful that God trusts me enough to take care of one of his precious children, as we indeed all are. I love you Benjamin xxxxx