We started out at church this morning, and our worship music and sermon were family-themed. We were sitting in the sanctuary, and Cara was so wiggly during the singing and music. At one point, I had my arm on my belly, and it moved when she kicked. She got a little calmer during the sermon, and I really enjoyed thinking that she was interacting with the loud music and getting still during the quiet sermon. :) Some sweet old lady in the hallway at church stopped me to say "Happy Mother's Day, dear," and that made my morning. That was too sweet, to have lots of people tell me or text me sweet sentiments today.
After a nap and some baking, Chance and I went to his parent's house to lay in the pool (the water was a little cold, but I got some sun on the tanning ledge) with the family. We played with Mase in the water, and I got to sport my cute preggo swimsuit borrowed from Em! The guys grilled hot dogs, hamburgers and steaks, and the girls made the sides. I made a no-bake banana split cake from the Brown-Eyed Baker. It was a HUGE hit! Cindy got Cari and me Mother's Day cards, and we had a fun time being together.
It's also been fun to get gifts for Mother's Day. In the future, I can't wait to get things made with Cara's hand or footprints, things she draws, etc. But this year, I got a sweet necklace a couple of weeks ago from Mom with Cara's name on it, and we can put her birthday on the back eventually. When I was a kid, Mom used to give me a gift on Mother's Day because I made her a mother. I'd like to do that with CB one day too. This weekend, sweet Chance surprised me with a beautiful pair of earrings I'd been hinting about for a while. My friend Erin worked with him to get them, and I love them. Very delicate, feminine--very me. I won't always get jewelry for Mother's Day, but it was very special to start off this way. And even if there had been no gifts, it was such a sweet feeling to feel celebrated and feel more excited to have an actual baby to snuggle with this time next year.
Today, I've been doing a lot of thinking about my mom and the moms in my life. Grandmothers, mother-in-law, family, friends who are mothers--I have so many good examples to guide me through the years. Mom and I are extremely close, and it has been really special to get to forge a new kind of bond with her. We are all so excited for Cara's arrival, but there is nothing like the relationship a mother has with her daughter. I want to develop the same connection, friendship and bond with Cara that Mom and I have. Mom is my cheerleader, listening ear, champion and best friend. She is steadfast, full of demonstrative faith, compassionate, poised, classy, strong, generous and a fantastic role model. What a legacy I have to aspire to! It's going to be a tough journey, but I have a great guide.
{Mom, Nana and me at my wedding shower in Waco. Hope to re-create this picture
next month at my baby shower!}
My sweet Cara Beth, how blessed and fortunate I consider myself to be chosen by God as your mommy! Every day of my pregnancy teaches me something about myself, about you, about my dependence on God. You are so anticipated, so loved, so precious to your daddy and me, and to our whole family. We pray for you, talk about you, plan for you, and anxiously wait for you. You are the perfect addition to our family, and I can't wait to kiss your chubby cheeks, rock you to sleep and watch you grow into a lovely young lady. I've never seen your face in person or touched your sweet fingers, but you already feel like such a part of our family. I can't wait to have you in my arms! I love you. Love, Mommy
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