So this weekend was not only my 1st Mother's Day home with Eli, it was also his dedication at our church. Eli did fabulously, even kissing our pastor right on the lips onstage! He's definitely not a shy little boy, that is for sure. We didn't get a photo of that, but it's on the video I'm sure.
I remember last year at our church on Mother's Day, we were waiting for our call to travel to Ethiopia and I was very emotional that day because I just wanted to be with our son. So, needless to say this was a very emotional day for me this year because of thinking back to that. Top that off with the emotions of gratitude towards Eli's birth mother, it definitely makes for quite a day. I think there will always be a part of Mother's Day that is a bit sad for me, because my heart hurts for her that she does not get to experience the joy of raising Eli. Althought we both know it is what's best, there is still a big part of me that hurts with her.
We had family and friends over for lunch and it was a gorgeous day here, so the kids were able to play outside too. Just a very lovely afternoon filled with people we love. And after it was over, my boys spoiled me with a gift certificate to the spa, a fabulous dinner and a 2-hour mommy nap. (I'm not a great sleeper personally, so getting a nap and actually sleeping is a very exciting thing) I am so blessed!
