Motherhood Defined

After driving 6 hours across the state of SD with two screaming children... I literally busted into tears when I walked in the door of our house to find a scavenger hunt that my amazing husband had set up for me. I stayed longer than planned in Rapid to avoid driving on Mothers Day and couldn't understand why Andrew was so sad I wasn't going to be home... Now I know. I was so overwhelmed and impressed with this amazing Mothers Day gift!

"I do not know who

else could take all my heat,

but with grace you do

and this cannot be beat.

"I will always love you

so cute and so sweet

If you'll love me too

I will make you this treat

...and yes, I even put sugar in it.

"This is a scavenger hunt and

here is your first clue."

"I love watching you ride this

Your legs pumping so sleek and strong

It's something I really hate to miss

I think it's even better than ****"

(removed for my privacy! :))

"Sometimes I can not believe

How often I complain to you

Annoyance you must perceive

When I complain about this brew.

"I am sorry."

"I promise to enjoy any brew

If only I can drink it with you."

"Wasps, rain and no hot water

Ironically you've never looked hotter.

"At times this seems such a hassle,

And I'll admit that it's no castle,

But I sure love being with you

No matter what it is we do."

(Inside our camper I found this framed picture with a poem printed on it.)

"Jesus gave a simple law,

to guide and lead mankind,

'Love the Lord your God with all

your heart, your soul, and mind.'

"Then He gave a second law,

so eloquent and refined,

'Love each other, one and all

as you love yourself in kind.'

"Very few, one can recall,

are naturally so inclined,

to love anyone big or small

heart, soul, and mind combined.

"This love that is so raw,

and selflessly aligned,

has sacrificed for us all,

because just as God designed,

"This is Motherhood defined."