It’s my first ever mother’s day as a mother and it was so exceptionally special. I woke up to find three “Keep Calm and Call Mom” coffee tumblers waiting outside the bedroom along with a card from Steven, Samuel and Amaya.

Here’s what it said. (If I can actually type this without crying.) Thank you to Jason for dictating. <3 <3 <3

Mommy,

We love when you take us for walks.

We are amazed at your courage to take us out even though you don’t know whether or not we might have an epeeeeesode.

We love when you come to us in the morning, starting our day with love.

We love that you can’t stop caring for us, even for a moment.

We love that you have made sure we always have what we need to grow up nice.

We love when you read us stories at bedtime.

We love when you help us dance.

We love that you risked everything for us, and that you loved us before you knew us.

We love that you made us know what love is.

We love you, Mommy.

Steven, Samuel and Amaya

I have the best family.

I had my usual joy of waking and changing the babies. Once they were fed (thanks Grandpa Homey!), Jason got up and I went back to bed for a bit. I woke up to surprise mother’s day outfits on the babies! After babies were fed (again), we went out for a wonderful mother’s day brunch. Babies were great! They love brunch! Afterward, I took them for a walk, played some, fed some more and we finally started enjoying our deck with the kids. It’s so nice to get fresh air and totally changes the feeling of the 4pm – 7pm time frame when babies start to get fussy. It was a simple, wonderful, perfect day. I’m just so lucky.

Here are a whole bunch of photos from today and some others from recent times. Babies are smiling like crazy and getting the hang of tummy time.

With my babies! (Steven, Amaya, Samuel)

The first family photo we’ve taken in a long time. Only Sally is missing. (Samuel, Amaya, Steven.)

OMG, Jason and Ron are like the same person. It’s amazing.

Wonderful Megan made this happen.

This morning, before they surprised me in their mommy outfits. (Steven, Amaya, Samuel)

And after they surprised me! (Steven, Amaya, Samuel)

Enjoying the deck!!

We love our Wubbanubs. Best invention! Steven is particularly taken with Moo Cow. Amaya loves Lambie and Pink Elephant. Samuel just wants his darn sucky in his mouth.

Brothers during tummy time. Samuel rolled right into Steven. Neither minded a bit.

More tummy time! From 5/6 with Megan. LOVE these pictures!!

Baby time after work, waiting for Jason to get home. (And pretty much how Megan spends her days!)

A few of Steven

A few of Samuel (he found his hand)

And Amaya (including one where Grandpa Homey makes everything better)

That’s all she wrote! Happy Mother’s Day!

(Originally posted 10pm, 5/11/14.)