Late for Mother's Day

I'm not a real fan of Mother's Day anymore.
Whatever.
Mine was fine.
It was what I asked for.
Quiet.
No Frills.
Just a picnic in a park.
I love the frame that I got at church last year for Mother's Day.
It has a quote in it.

"Motherhood is not a hobby,  it is a calling.
It is not something to do if you can squeeze the time in.
It is what God gave you time for."  ---Neil L. Anderson

I have personal pursuits; hobbies; interests; and avocations. Motherhood trumps all of them.
I'm glad it does.
I'm glad I'm a mom.
I'm even at a place where I can say I'm glad I got to have 16 years as Ian's mom.
That was a gift--
An extension of what I now believe could have been a lot less without all the pleadings and blessings and miracles.