Today, we dedicated our son to God. Promising that we will do our best to show him Jesus, to raise him in a home that shows reverence to God, & to always say prayers before bed. & remind him not to repeat the words we may utter under our breath at red lights.
The Momma is so beautiful. I love that she gave me her eyes so that I could pass them down to Harrison.
I’m so proud to call her mine. & I know that she’s proud to call me hers. I love you, Momma, for telling me that every day. I love you for loving me when I am so broken, so imperfect, because in it, you show me how to be a mother.
I simply wish that her mother were here today. I know she’d be so proud of The Momma.
& realized today that in an odd way, celebrating Mother’s Day is about celebrating the child. Yes, I adored the earrings that Nate & Harrison gave me over coffee this morning, but I felt more like celebrating Harrison – the miracle he is, the person he makes me want to be, & the woman I am becoming as a mother.
This made me tear up! Happy Mother's Day, Blair.
Gorgeous women, gorgeous smiles.
I know exactly what you mean about celebrating the child. I posted something similar on my blog yesterday. Congrats on the dedication…J's will be soon, after my own Baptism in two weeks. Happy Mother's Day!
Precious. Baby B got dedicated today also
I <3 being a mommy.
Happy Mother's Day, Blair
That's so true. I've been trying to find the words today to express some similar thoughts.
Happy Mother's Day.
Happy Mother's Day! You looked like a proud mama in those pictures!
Happy Mother's Day – your momma should be (and I'm sure is) so proud of the mother you've become to Harrison. And he is a blessed little boy to have a mother who cared enough about him to do what you have done in order to make yourself the best momma possible.
Happy Mother's Day. Such an eloquent and "dead on" post.
Beautiful family – your mom looks so proud of you, and you of Harrison
Happy Mother's Day to you… it's been a pleasure reading your blog through our pregnancies and becoming moms, since our babies are so close in age. I don't have any friend around me with kids, so as weird as it might sound, reading your blog helped me a lot of times not feel so alone. It also helped me realize I was suffering from PPD, and I got the help and treatment I needed and am on the mend. So, Happy Mother's Day… for being a mom to Harrison, but also a support to the rest of us out there.
You all do have the same eyes! That is incredibly adorable.
) Happy Mother's Day!
Sooo sweet and such beautiful pictures!! Happy mom's day
I love what you said about celebrating the child. I never understood why every year my wonderful mother would give my sister and I a gift on Mother's day–until today. Today was also my first Mother's Day with my 11 month old daughter and now I understand. I wanted to thank her, my daughter, for allowing me to be the Mom and tell her how much I cherish everything she is. A bonus to have spent the day with my own mother as well. Happy 1st Mother's Day Blair!
Yes, presents are definitely nice to receive but I soooo agree. I just received the best early mother's day gift. A new baby boy <3
Nothing else in the world compares.
Happy Mother's Day. What a beautiful post.
Harrison is PERFECT.
Happy Mother's Day Blair!
Even in your darkest moments, there was strength. You might not have seen it, but as a reader, I did. How can that strength ever be considered 'broken'? (I also doubt your mother sees you as 'broken' either.)
Be Well.
Congratulations on the baby dedication! What a sweet day. Love the photos. I agree, I couldn't help but think about how grateful I am for the gift it is of being a mom the entire day : ) Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day, lady. =) Loved this post.
Happy Mother's Day! I think it's wonderfully appropriate that you dedicated your son on a day to celebrate motherhood. Afterall, he's what put you into the club!!
PS You look amazing! I spent my mother's day cleaning behind the washing machine (don't ask) and felt less-than-pretty. ahem.
Happy Mother's Day to you! I love that he was dedicated on Mother's Day! I don't have my Mom here on Earth to celebrate with any longer, and I sure wish I did. Being someone who never thought I'd ever be able to have someone call me "Mommy", it is a very special day for me, even though bittersweet. You and your Mom are beautiful!
You look so thin in these pictures. You always look beautiful, but, WOW. You face looks amazing.
Ya'll all look beautiful!
WHERE did you get that dress????
Your mother must be so proud of you.
Beautiful Post!! Beautiful Family! Happy Mother's Day!!
They dedicated at our church sunday too (and there was a nestie/bumpie there that I didn't even know went to my church!) A beautiful post.
Happy Mother's Day Blair!
Happy Mother's Day! The pictures are beautiful as are you- Gini
I know I already told you this: but I love these pictures!! Such a beautiful family, Blair! :O)
Happy Mom's Day!!
I need to say that you look wonderful in these pictures. Absolutely wonderful. Such a beautiful family…