This Mother’s Day is pretty bittersweet for me. It is the first one where I don’t have a mother to celebrate with. I am missing her like crazy and reflecting on the amazing mother and grandmother she was. 
I am proud that her legacy lives on in the way that I mother my own kiddos. I find myself frequently doing as she did and I am proud. She is my measuring stick for the hardest job in the world and it is a tall order to live up to her awesome example.
But it has been lovely celebrating with my own sweet family. My kids are kind and loving and appreciative every day, but I’ve been showered with a host of the most charming goodies crafted by their own little hands – cards and pictures and necklaces and bracelets – and more hugs and kisses than I can count.
I am cherishing my time with them, and trying to appreciate every wonderful moment we get! I am so glad I made the most of my time with my mom and I am determined to do the same with my own kiddos.
Hugs Jess.