Are You Having a Happy Mother's Day?

This afternoon Eric put his little arms around my neck and asked, "Are you having a happy Mother's Day?"

Since Mother's Day was YESTERDAY, I understood that Eric was just carrying on the festivities, like when 2-year-old Benjamin pretended to be Santa Claus well into June.

But I also just thought it was the sweetest thing--especially when Eric also said, "You're the best mother I ever saw!"

And it started me thinking about all the "happy mother's days" I've had on many days other than the second Sundays in May when people make a point of honouring their mothers.

Like last Monday when my kids had the day off of school and I took them to the beach to escape the heat (even though I got lost on the way there AND the way back!),

 

or the Saturday before that when Janae wanted to go on a mommy-daughter date.

Then there are all the sweet little moments when I see the kids getting along,

or helping each other,

or helping me,

or just being funny,

or creative,

or cute,

or smart,

or when they're just sleeping.

I guess what I'm saying is that pretty much any day can be a happy Mother's Day with these little guys.

And I feel very blessed to have them!