Motherhood

I have been the worst blogger ever lately, and for that I apologize (to you Brianna).

Since Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 8th I thought I would write about my thoughts on motherhood. Your mothering skills change as your child gets older. You mother differently for an infant, then you do for a toddler, child, teenager and adult. As Liam gets older his comments get funnier. He is quick to tell me when he farts. He always points out when someone has a booger, and he always wants to give me toilet paper when I am using the bathroom.

When you tell him to smile he gives you on like this one above. His fake smile is one of "OK are my teeth supposed to show?"

He has a fascination for trash... why, I don't know. Anytime he sees trash, anywhere, he picks it up. If we are driving down the road and he sees trash, he points it out. If you take your eyes off of him he will throw away your jewelry and TV remotes too.

I love being a mother. My son is my world. As he gets older I have to learn how to be a mother all over again. No more bottles, no more rocking to sleep and great use of the timeout bench.

Ive carried a child within my body. Ive slept with my baby on my chest. Ive kissed boo boos and mended broken hearts. I've been puked on, peed on, pooped on and spent sleepless nights in the rocking chair. But I wouldn't have it any other way. My body isn't magazine perfect by far. But when I look in the mirror... I see a MOM, and there is no greater honor or blessing!

Happy Mothers Day to all you moms and moms-to-be!

My Hero!

One year ago today, my hero was granted his angel wings on the eve of his 85th birthday. I sure do miss this guy. If there was ANYONE who followed Christ, gave his ENTIRE life to Him, it was my Grandfather. There is not a day in my entire life I do not remember him going to mass. It didn't matter where he was, what he was doing, or how hectic his life with six children was. He went to mass EVERY day. He also prayed the rosary every day. I have no doubt in my mind that he is sitting at the right hand of our Father now.

Pall Bearers: My brother-Jason, and five cousins- Ryan, Justin, Jeremy, Aaron and JJ.

CPL Albert L Schachtner, US Army, served in the Korean War. He was buried with full honors and a 21 gun salute. It was one of the most emotional days of my life.

I sure do miss him. He was a true man of God, loving husband for 55 years, amazing father to six children, outstanding grandfather to 13 grandchildren and devoted great grandfather to 9.

Tomorrow will be his 86th birthday. I sure do love and miss this man.



School

The time has come.

The time has come that I have made the decision to go back to school.

The time has come that I have made the decision to go back to school for my Master degree. My Bachelor degree is just not enough for me.

The time has come.

The time has come when I play many roles- full time!

The time has come when I play many roles- full time- including Momma (most important), Wife, Daughter, Sister, Friend and (my newest role) graduate student.

It will be hard to be a Mom full time, work full time and be a full time graduate student. But I can do it. I need your prayers!

PS. You should really read "Who Moved My Cheese". It is a good book- An A-Mazing way to deal with change in your work and in your life!

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