The Amazing-ness

I can't be the only mom who finds it hard to believe they're a mom. It's been almost a full 5 years now and yet I STILL have a hard time believing I'm the mother of two kids!

Kirk and I weren't sure if we wanted kids but Lincoln and Isadora will always be our greatest accomplishments in life. It's amazing how becoming a parent changed the way I look at the world. 

I'm amazed that in a room of a thousand people, it is my face these two would look for. 

It amazes me when I look at Lincoln, I see a little bit of Kirk and when I look at Isadora, I see myself. 

It's amazing how it doesn't feel that long ago when both kids were babies. Now they are walking, talking, funny, quirky, crazy, little people. 

I love the look on one of their faces when they see something new or do something they love. 

I secretly love it when it's me they look for when they've hurt themselves and collapse into me. Because sometimes the only thing that can make you feel better, are snuggles from your mama. 

I secretly love how they go to Kirk when they aren't feeling well. Because sometimes Daddy is the only one who can make them feel better. 

It's amazing how much I love watching the kids sleep. I love the peaceful look on their faces, I love they way they mumble "I love you" in their dreamy sleep. 

I love the unprompted I love yous, the hugs just because and the sweet kisses. 

I love the times when I hear myself in the kids; when they say something I didn't know they heard (or listened to) me say. 

I love all the pleases and thank yous and you're welcomes and the bless yous from the kids. 

I love watching them learn new things. 

I love seeing the world through their little eyes. 

I can't wait to see what kind of people Lincoln and Isadora become. What they choose to do with their lives. Where they will end up. If they will have kids. I'm not wishing the days, years or months away, but I do look forward to seeing them grow into themselves. 

It's not all roses and flowers and sunshine. Some days are hard. But these two will always be my greatest accomplishments. 

Happy Mother's Day, Mamas!  I hope your loves are taking care of you today!

PS: I'm also amazed how impossible it is to get a decent picture of or with these two. I mean, really?!