Happy Mother's Day!

I started this weekend thinking we would push back Mother's Day to next weekend because I had so much going on but I put most of my responsibilities aside and just embraced relaxation and fully enjoyed being pampered this weekend by my family! Allan, Holden, & I had a pizza/movie night on Friday at home. Those are the best nights. No cooking. Very little cleaning. Snuggling on the couch.

Then on Saturday, my mom took me to get a pedicure [it was heaven] and to Kobe's [my favorite restaurant!]. She really knows how to spoil me. Wait, wasn't I supposed to be spoiling her?! 

This morning, I woke up sick. I had to pawn my Sharing Time duties off on the Pres [sorry, again!], sent Holden off to church with Allan and I stayed home. Being sick is never "fun" per-say, but it almost was. Is that weird? I got to take a bath and read, take a nap, watch Gilmore Girls, beat Plants vs. Zombies. Ahhhh, the house was so quiet. That's all I asked for Mother's Day from Allan - a day all to myself to relax. Heavenly Father wanted to make sure I got it so he made me sick! hahah. 

But I wanted to take a few seconds and remember the day when the best gift was given to me, Holden. I've never felt love so instantly like that. Even now, my heart seems to grow bigger every day for this little guy. He was so perfect from the first time I held him...

I fell in love with every part of him. His perfect little hands. His perfect little toes.

I knew life would never be the same. I almost can't even remember what life was like before I had him. I would never trade in my life now for weekly date nights or vacations or sleeping in. No, not even sleeping in! I can't wait to add more bundles of joy to our little family. 

I'm so grateful to Heavenly Father for entrusting this sweet spirit to us. I hope Holden always knows that he has a loving Father in Heaven who watches over him and is always there for him just like we are. 

Happy Mother's Day to all the mommies out there and those who play a motherly role in someone's life. 

-Little Wife Power House


PS Didn't you love my guest bloggers? A HUGE thank you to Kate & Lori for sharing their stories of motherhood with us. 

what i love about being a mother...

As you'll see below, this post is by my awesome sister, Lori. She has two adorable baby boys who are the center of her life [along with her hubby Robert, of course!] She is a dedicated Montessori enthusiast, caring person, and amazing mother! Visit her blog here and enjoy her post about motherhood! 

...by Jen's awesome sister, Lori

I perfectly remember the days my sons were born. When I saw them for the first time, my heart filled with an enormous amount of joy and I became overwhelmed with emotion. I loved them so much in that single moment that I never imagined I could love them more. Of course, I was mistaken. I loved them more as I nursed them, even more with every skin-to-skin cuddle...and everyday, I love them more with every kiss, hug and snuggle.

As I write, I hear the little voices partaking in imaginative play....those little giggles make my heart sing. The little vroom vrooms fill the air and sometimes it's {almost} as if my heart could burst it's so full. See, I was once a working mom. I know what it's like to miss out on these sounds. It's made me cherish them even more. Like the day my little Asher completed his first somersault and I was present for his look of surprise as he actually made it over. It's moments like those that make being a mother priceless.

Jen asked me to write about what I love most about being a mother....

I love celebrating the small things.

I love re-experiencing the world through my sons' fresh perspective.

I love holding sticky hands and receiving exuberant kisses.

I love it when they rush to me when I return home and hug onto my legs.

I love it all.

I even love all the normal monotonous mommy duties. Motherhood can be repetitious...change a diaper, serve a meal, wash sticky hands and face, play, teach...repeat. It can be easy to loose sight of the end goal amongst all the repetition, but over time we realize these repetitive acts lead to marvelous results. Like these...

Happy Mother's Day!

***Lori blogs daily at Montessori MOMents and new visitors make her smile. :)

Happiness Is Being A Mother

Kate is the loving mother of Elyse. She is one of my sister, Lori's, best friends and I'm so glad I have been able to get to know her. We've had a few of the same struggles with motherhood [ie our children refused to nap!] so I've been able to get advice from her and I'm so grateful for that. Visit her blog here. Thanks to Kate for being here today! 


When Jen asked me to write a guest blog about what I love most about being a mother, I thought it would be easy. It’s not. In fact, it’s impossible for me to pick just one, or even a few things that I love most when being a mother is the most incredible thing I have ever experienced. What is easy to say is that the past 14 months have been the most amazing in my life and that’s because of Elyse. I literally feel giddy every time I see her. Her sweet hugs and wet kisses warm my heart and I completely melt when she smiles. I adore her small voice, her infectious laugh and yes, even her cry. There is nothing better in the world than seeing her sunny face when I walk into the room to get her up in the morning, or cuddling with her while she’s wrapped up tight in a towel just after her bath, or sitting together snuggling and reading stories. Having a child makes every day so much more special and fun, and I find myself getting sentimental over just about everything. Every moment is precious. Being a mother makes me feel full of life and abundant love and there is no greater honor or blessing.