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I read some really great posts about Mother's Day and being a mother the last couple of days...wow. I couldn't think of anything really poignant to say, so I didn't. I think I just read too much good stuff out there. Here's just one from Dani that made me both laugh and cry.

 The whole Mother's Day thing is emotional for me, something I didn't really get until I became a mother myself. It really is a day to take notice of: how much my own mom loved(loves) me and how much she did for my, sister, brother and I, how grateful I am for my own children and just how wonderful they really are and how much I wanted to be a mother and how there was a time when I was not sure I ever would have my own children. I also think a lot about people who are missing their mothers this year and mothers who are missing their children, it makes me sad. In our town a little boy passed away recently after a very tough battle with cancer. I did not know this family personally but it was in the news a lot and I have friends who knew the family. It has been on my mind a lot. How did that mother even get through yesterday? How does any mother? It just makes you realize how precious life really is.

 Yesterday was a great day. The night before Wyatt was so excited, he said it felt kind of like Christmas or Valentine's Day. He kept telling me I could sleep in as late as I wanted and him & daddy would take care of everything. He also said if I wanted to get up super early that was fine too-he is our early riser. I did sleep in, Eric fixed me breakfast and coffee, I got cards, some potted pansies a rose bush and some new music--totally spoiled.{Oh and the secret Wyatt had been keeping all week? Eric got me a new phone, when it came in the mail Wyatt took it and hid it up in his closet, telling me he ordered a really cool toy!}. We got to see my family, Eric's family and spend some time with both of our mothers. It was a beautiful, sunny Mother's Day and I am one very lucky mama.

Ten On Ten is today. A picture an hour for ten hours...a little glimpse of your day in pictures. Go pick up your camera now and start shooting. Happy Monday everyone!