Treasured Gifts

I didn't expect to cry today but I couldn't help it. Today is Friday, the one before Mother's Day. This is the day that the hand-made presents come home from school and daycare. Over the past few years I have gotten the most adorable and creative things which I will cherish forever.

Today Julia came home from daycare devastated because she forgot her rock. Daddy didn't know what she was talking about, thinking she meant just an ordinary rock from outside. When I came home from my lunch visit, Julia told me she painted a beautiful rock for me but left it at daycare. Off we went to retrieve this precious gift that she was beside herself proud of and so excited to present to me. She had every reason to be....it is stunning!

Joel informed me he made me something but left it at school. (An extended celebration and something to look forward to).

Jacob is the one who made me cry. This boy is an intelligent, deep thinker with an imagination that he can't keep up with. Each day he challenges us and pushes the limits. He has caused us a lot of grief and anger in these days of transition. He is also one of the most sensitive, tender-hearted kids I know.

Jacob's MD project was to write a verse of a poem or song to me, here is what he wrote:

Mom,
I love you.
Your beauty makes me want to cry.
You have loved me all the time.
You make me feel strong, safe and happy.

(Sniffling) Gotta go get a tissue..........