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If you know anything about me, especially if you are the one who feigns having to "go to the bathroom" at my house but instead dig through my drawers and cabinets, you know I have an obsession with makeup. Like a three drawers full to the brim obsession times two bathrooms.  My girls have no chance to escape this disease as I see their little stashes of sparkly fare hidden about the house. 

Now, since I am an enabler and will be using the above link to save money on my search for the perfect summer lipstick, and because I really hate shopping with other people shoving their ways into my personal space, I thought I would share this money saving link to you. Because I care. Because I'm a total sharer. One would one say an over-sharer. Nevertheless, I hope you enjoy a bountiful beauty booty from the money savings link above.

Awkward segue coming up next....

Mother's Day was actually a nice and peaceful day. Never mind the fact that I was on day 10 of "operation getting old as dirt," my emotions were at an all time high. **Not preggers, if you were still wondering.***

I was surprised with flowers planted in our tree planter and beautiful side walk art. I think Moira was kinda confused as to what holiday we were actually celebrating as "Happy Birthday!" was thrown into the greetings.

I've heard some moms complaining about the homemade gifts from their children as well as throwing their "love"gifts away as soon as the event is over. To these parents, guess what. Your child knows what you do and they aren't fooled. They are hurt. I've talked to a lot of my girls classmates and they've told me they don't want to try on the projects because their mom is "just going to throw it away anyway." How sad.  Your reaction and how your cherish these gifts are showing them how to give and receive. Both good or bad.  I choose to be proud of their gifts. Macaroni necklaces and all.

My favorite part of the "my mom" series was from this sentence: My Mom can do many things! I think she's best at "doing the spilts! She even know Times!"

I do have to say, I'm pretty damn good at doing the splits or "spilts" and my mother will laugh about the times comment. I still don't know them very well.  I wonder where my oldest gets her math skills from....

Speaking of my mom, we also shared a nice lunch together.

I have to say, everything I've learned about parenting, love and compassion has come from my mother.  She's always been my greatest champion and thinks I'm neat.  I couldn't ask for a better mother/father as she is the one who had to fulfill both jobs on her own.  It has always been us against the world. and yes, we've kicked ass and reported them to the authorities many times throughout our life together.

I only hope I make her proud.

I hope I am a role model to my girls and they feel the same way about me. That I am a loving and compassionate mother. That I am their greatest champion and that they too know they are so freaking neat. 

 

 

 

Comments

[mommabird2345]

You are an awesome mom. Glad you had a nice Mother's Day.
I love my kids' homemade gifts to me. They are so proud of what they made and are so excited to give them to me, that I usually get them earlier than I'm supposed to. :)

[Meg...ct]

Happy Mother's Day...damn on the not pregnant. I was routing for you.

[M]

What sweet Mother's Day gifts. I can't wait until Shane is old enough to make me homemade gifts. Those are the best kind <3 I especially can't wait to see what his answers are to questions like, "My mom is best at..." So funny! Love the pic with your mom. I see where you get your good looks!

[Sheila, or J & E's Mom]

I like the lipstick color you're wearing in your mom pic :)
I have every piece of art/creation/gift my children have ever made in the 15 and a half years I have been a Mom!!! (I just deleted what I wrote about mothers not accepting/keeping their childs gifts, I'll let you imagine) :)
Have a good day!!!

[Danielle (elleinadspir)]

Your girls make me smile. They are just too sweet.

[grace in chattanooga]

Beautiful...

[a]

I'm sure your girls think you're just as great as you think your mom is. You can tell by the sidewalk art. Love the picture with your mom...

I save the holiday art, but the everyday stuff often gets recycled...unless it was specifically made for me. However, my little menace often likes what she made me so much that she takes it back to keep for herself.

Sorry there was no miracle...

[Janette105]

Sweet Jebus, I can NOT wait for my first macaroni necklace. I just hope whichever twin makes the necklace, the other will have the good sense to make the matching bracelet and earrings. And I kid you not...I. WILL. WEAR. THEM. ALL. DAY!!

Happy to hear you had a nice Mother's Day!!

[abercrombie fitch madrid]

Me acaba de eliminar lo que escribí acerca de las madres que no aceptan / mantenimiento de sus dones childs, voy a dejar que te imaginas) :) Estoy seguro de que a las niñas pensar que eres tan grande como usted piensa que su mamá es.

[Yo Mama]

I still have the pot you made me in elementary school - mothers that thoughtlessly throw away the handmade gifts have changed their children's creativity into something unimportant. How many artists and writers are squashed by a parent's disregard. Makes me furious. Your little angels, however, will always have that chance to be who they were meant to become - creative masters of their universe.
You have always amazed me - that I should have a child that is so bright, funny, brave, and beautiful. No mother could ask for more. You always make me proud - and I think the make-up thing might be genetic. Red lipstick can be found on both sides of the pool. LOVE YOU!!

[DawnA]

I have a bookmark that my now 23 year old made for me when he was still writing some letters/numbers backwards. It is on my dresser where I see it EVERY day! Love it. I am glad that you had a good Mommy's Day!

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[Gamanda]

How sad that some mother's just throw their children's hard work away! I guess everyone can't be as amazing as us ;)
Happy belated Mother's Day. All of your children are lucky to have you as their mother.

[Jill]

You rock, in all ways Momma and woman. That is all. ;)

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