The past couple weeks, every time my head hits the pillow, one thought runs through my head.

I failed today.

I am not into ending my day this way, yet I can't seem to shake it.

The kids are in VBS this week. It's the first time the two of them have both been in any sort of "school." As a mom who is planning to homeschool, I'm a little concerned by how much I'm enjoying it.

Today's installment for the Mother's Day Series comes from my sweet sister-in-law Mandi who blogs at Sweet Tiny Blessings.

I always dreamed of being a mother, for as long as I can remember. 

When I became pregnant, I was beyond excited.  My husband and I chose to deliver our baby in a beautiful, quaint birthing center.  I spent my days reading up on breastfeeding, birth and attachment parenting. 

Our ultrasound revealed that we were having a boy!  A few weeks later we needed another ultrasound because of some strange measurements.  The measurements were fine – but it was discovered that our son would be born with a cleft lip and palate. 

To kick off the Mother's Day Series this week, Jenny from Jenny's Blessed Nest has written a beautiful guest post about her mother, who happens to be my mother's best friend.  Enjoy!

Today I went to put my camera into it's case, and I realized it wasn't going to fit.  Here's why:

I've never been a fashionista, but motherhood has certainly led me to a more...relaxed style. After 2 c-sections and general laziness on my part, I have come to really appreciate stretchy clothing.

Last night I was stressed out.  We had gotten some new furniture that needed to be put together.  I was assembling the chairs and got a blister.  The lighting fixture was missing a piece.  We had people coming over for a meeting so the house had to be presentable.  The kids needed to be fed so I could bring them to a friend's house during the meeting.  The meal needed to be finished up so I could feed our guests.  I needed to vacuum the floor.  Again.