My Mom, My BFF

I found this cute little quote on Pinterest and loved it. 

It could not be more true.

My Mom is my BFF! We love to shop together, drink coffee together, we talk on the phone at least 3 times a day, and we have dinner together once a week, if not more! That is only because I ask everyday what she is having for dinner and invite myself over! We are so much alike in so many ways. If you ask my brothers and sisters or my friends they will most likely say "You are just like Mom!" and I'm ok with that!

Growing up, if people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I  remember saying "I want to be a Mom...just like my Mom!" She packed our lunches with a smile on her face every morning, with her freshly done hair and make-up {umm..i can barely brush my teeth, how did she get all ready everyday with so many kids?!?!?!} She had yummy treats waiting for us when we got home from school, a delicious dinner on the table every night, laundry was always going, homework was always being done, neighbor kids were always coming over and needed extra attention and snacks, and she still made time to dote on my Dad, she was busy 24/7! She made taking us to church every Sunday and Wednesday a priority, which is a huge job in itself. She prayed with us, laughed with us, disciplined us, and loved us a lot. 

{One of my favorite pictures of my Mom}

Sometimes I compare myself to her and feel like I can not live up to all that she is. My house is literally always a mess, I do laundry twice a week and I am not the best cook, but I am working on that. {wink}  Her housekeeping skills might not of rubbed off on me but the way to love your children did. She lived her life for us and made a lot of sacrifices over the years for all of us. I feel that I am the Mom I am today, because of her.

One of my favorite memories with her was when my she would let me stay  home from school to bake Christmas cookies. We would bake all day then frost them for hours. We did that almost every year that I was in school growing up. I also loved when we would go grocery shopping together. Sometimes that was her only alone time and she would let me tag along. We would go up and down the isles at Fisher's and I'd always stop at the bakery for my complimentary tea cookie. {Those are still my favorite cookies ever.}

She loves and adores my kids, and they all adore her. She has spent sleepless nights with them so I could rest, she makes the best puppy chow around town, is always on the floor playing with them, and is such a wonderful Mimi!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOM!

I LOVE YOU!

THANK YOU FOR BEING MY INSPIRATION!

Here is the picture I snuck of you the other day Mom! I know you love when I take your picture! :)

Capri is my little BFF too! Praying it stays that way!

You know you're a mom when..... #momlife

Just in case you didn't already know...

You know you're a mom when....

Taking a trip to Target is like a vacation 

{that e-card that was circulating was so right}

You look out of the shower curtain and see a crying baby...or another tiny human.

Your selfies look like this.

You can relate to this e-card....it is no joke.

You wear jeans instead of leggings and people ask you why you are dressed up.

 {true story..and this is literally the only pic i have of myself in jeans lately..ha.}

One of your favorite snacks is a juice box and some animal crackers.

You have notes like this on your counter. I must of deleted the note that actually said "look nice for party tonight."

Some days you don't brush your teeth until 10 pm {gross, but it happens}

You dress up like an elf and sit on a shelf.

 {in other words, you're kinda crazy}

You are beyond tired but stay up late to have some "downtime" before the craziness starts the next day. TV and a snack is my go to!

You hide in the closet and eat candy.

The best part of waking up is "Folgers in your cup."

YOU ARE A MOM IF YOU KNOW THIS IS TRUE.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY WEEK!!!