my mama's day

yesterday was for the mamas.  

it was for letting her sleeping in, with hopes that she lingers over the smell of freshly washed sheets well past 8 am.  

it was for watching her walk barefoot in the park, after of course, eating a brunch of perfectly poached eggs outside while the birds sing her a lovely song.  

it was for mid-day family napping on the couch with the hum of the radio playing in the background.   

it was watching her kind eyes smile at the imperfectly perfect homemade cards, created so lovingly by her most favorite people.  

it was a few new gifts, like a new summer dress picked out by her husband, and some spicy dill bloody mary mix.  her favorite.  you can find it here. 

it was for nuzzling her nose in her baby's sweet rolls, and for tight, unexpected hugs around her bare legs from the little soul she helped bring into this world.  ...for tight leg hugs from tiny arms have to be better than just about everything else. 

and last, but certainly not least, it was for a long embrace and warm kisses from her husband, for it is he who helped make this grateful woman a mama.

because the most important thing a husband can give his children is abundant love for their mother. 

this was my mother's day.  and it was better than i could have imagined.  a special thank you to my three loves for making it so wonderful.  and just think, my next mother's day will be spent with one more to love and cuddle and nuzzle and more.