Celebrating motherhood

It is that time of year.

To celebrate the opportunity to be a mother.

Last year I tried to change my focus on that day. In the past, it has been a frustrating day, where expectations may not have been met. You know, those low expectations that include the most amazing day I have ever experienced, no fighting, perfect children, a husband who also sides as a gourmet chef. Unbelievably, I have yet to sit in a soft chair all day while everyone waits on me, fixes delicious food, and feeds it to me off a silver platter.

So last year I decided to make it a day of celebration. To celebrate my kids and my role as a mother. I had no expectations. I tried to celebrate the opportunities I had to mother my children and perform the normal daily tasks I perform as a mother. I made an effort to spend the day WITH my kids and not trying to escape them. Not to say I did not enjoy the cards, the yummy breakfast, and the efforts to make me feel special. I loved it. But I was not expecting it.

That is the key to many things for me. Lower my expectations.

This year has included a special opportunity. I decided to enter a video contest for The Power of Moms website. Which led me to really think about the blessing it is to be a mother. And has really helped to put me in the mood to celebrate being a mom this Sunday.

I have made it to the final two videos and need your votes to win! Click on the link below and vote for "I am a Mother."

http://powerofmoms.com/categories/nurture-yourself/images-of-motherhood/cast-your-vote-for-our-video-contest.html