It has been way too long, people. Did you miss us all? We missed you! April was a whirlwind of constant travel, hence the absense of blog entries. The best advice I can give about traveling with two small children? Stay home instead.

                                                                    

Today was my very first Mother's Day! WOOT WOOT! It is strange to be able to add a new holiday to your calendar. I got flowers and cards kissed by my beautiful children. We went to a brunch buffet at a nice restaurant up the street and the kids had a blast. Now that they are walking, they garner even more attention than before. Just wait till they start talking...We won't be able to go anywhere without a crowd!

We went to services this morning after our month long hiatus. (Did I mention the crazy travel?) The rector gave a lovely prayer in honor of mother's day. I wish I could remember it all, but I'll try to give the gist:

To all our mothers

To the mothers of our children

To those desperate to become mothers

And those who the journey towards motherhood seems so far away

To those mothers unable to care for their children

And those mothers unwilling

And to those mothers who welcome children in their arms and hearts

To spiritual mothers that love us

And mothers that join families in different ways

To mothers, grandmothers, birth mothers, adoptive mothers, godmothers, stepmothers...to all types of mothers

May the blessings of God find you this day as we celebrate you and what you mean to all of us!