Palmetto Postcards: Mother's Day Programs

I have to admit, once the girls get older I will miss the Mother's Day programs at school. On Thursday, Madison's class put on a program with singing and poems and donuts and made us a great "magazine" all about me. It was very cute.

On Friday, Ella's school had a Mom's Brunch and the kids sang songs and made us flower pots.

I've discovered that it is at this age that the girls still think I'm the greatest. That I can cure all, heal all, make them laugh with silly things, and they think that I can hang the moon. I know this stage won't last; when a kiss won't make everything better, when ice cream won't be able to cheer them up, when they think my crazy dancing is stupid and not funny or silly. But I'm trying to live in the moment and enjoy every day. I love the fact that Ella loves to hold my hand and be close to me. I love the fact that Madison is wise beyond her years about the Lord and how funny and quick-witted she is. I love that they still want me to sing to them every night before bed.

Most of all though, I am so thankful that the Lord gave me the opportunity to be a mother. I thank Him that He knows that I can't do this parenting thing on my own and that He is with me every step of the way to encourage me and to give me hope and strength. I'm including a few pictures of the girls at their programs.

(Madison with her best friend Emily)