Mommy plus Five

My 365...

I had a "mom" moment this morning, and it felt great.  It was not an earth shattering experience, or one for the record books, it was simply a moment.  I must hear the word "mom" at least a million times a day.  It is constant, it is usually just when I start to do something, or sit on the sofa to relax, or more often than not just as I close the bathroom door.  The boys always need something at the most inopportune time.

Just before I take a shower I make the rounds throughout the house to see if anyone needs anything before I check out of my mom duties for a hot steamy comforting shower.  I always get the same answer..."no, we are fine."

Sure enough, just as I stepped through the bathroom door and closed it behind me I hear Blake's voice..."mom?"

I might get irritated and shout "what now?", but not this time.  As I heard his voice say that simple little word, "mom", I thought to myself...."yep, that is me!"

Even at 50, 25 years into this motherhood career, hearing the word "mom" makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.  I will never take for granted how blessed I am to be a mom.  Good times and bad, disappointing times or proud times, I will always be happy to be a mom.

I opened that bathroom door to see what he needed?

"Oh nothing mom...I forgot what it was.  Love you."

"I love you too Blake."

My photo of the day...