Tips, Treats & Treasures: Mother's Day -Thoughts & Treasured Gifts photos

~ Every day is Mother's Day! ~

Being a Mother is one of the most challenging and rewarding accomplishments of my life. I learned early on there were really no easy or quick learning guides to go along with being a parent. A measure of love, guidance and discipline put together are my best offerings of advice in the raising of a child. It requires common sense, uncommon patience and extraordinary love. Be there for them, but don't be afraid to say "no", when you need to. I always felt it more important to be their mother first, then their friend. I've also always hoped my role as a mother would have a positive impact on my daughters, and influence their raising their own children. I am so very proud of my daughters and who they are today! They're two of my best friends. They bring unmeasurable joy and happiness to my life, and will forever be a part of me. My heart is full of love for them.

I'll always be their mother and now I am their friend...

~ My Mother's Day Sweet Treasures ~

My oldest Daughter sent me a beautiful Gardenia bush, one of my favorite flowers.

I love it! Can't wait for it to flower, they smell so sweet.

She is sweet to have gotten it for me and knows I have admired one growing in her yard each time I see (smell) it.

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My youngest Daughter took me out for a very nice lunch at Marlow's on Saturday.

It was quite delicious, and very filling. I loved every bit (bite) of it!

We spent a few hours out shopping too.

We always have a giggle of a good time together.

She was also a little sneaky later and got me a nice nail polish I had looked at and decided not to buy. Sweet of her to surprise me and make it mine.

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