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Saturday morning, I was jarred awake by shouts of "Good Morning!" and breakfast in bed.

A paper crown (to be "queen") colored by Jacob.

Paper flowers made by Caleb in a glass vase.

An omelette and blueberry pancakes on a child’s TV tray.

Fruit skillfully adorning the plate.

Orange juice in a crystal glass.

And big smiles because they were all (including Derek) so proud of themselves.

And I thought to myself, "It does NOT get any better than this."  It was PERFECT in every way.

I felt so HAPPY to be a mom yesterday.  Grateful for the opportunity.  For the 3 gorgeous little boys that I’ve been blessed with.  For the chance to share it with Derek, who is my best friend.  And so very proud to come from a long line of nurturing and gracious mothers and women.  Especially my own mother, who I marvel at.

Playing "house" and being a mother was my dream.  And it came true.  And it’s better than I imagined.  Harder than I imagined.  More rewarding than I imagined.

What a life!