Mother's Day

Hello Everyone, this is one of those time's I am hijacking the "Sloan Chronicles" blog to share something.

Today we are celebrating Mother's Day in our house. We had difficulties with logistics last week so we've opted to commemorate the day a week late.

I didn't buy a card, so I'm going to make an effort to out-do Hallmark.

Jennifer didn't know what she was getting into when she married me. And honestly, I didn't know the full extent of everything she'd have to contend with. If I had, I would have worn a warning label. There's a lot to be said about the growing pains for non-biological parents within a blended family. For anyone interested, there's a WONDERFUL teaching series for blended families. (God Breathes on Blended Families) This teaching series really helped to open my eyes. How many of you reading this ever thought of Joseph not being Jesus' biological father? Did you ever wonder if he felt like he shouldn't treat Jesus as his own, because he might hurt God's feelings? Do you think God got angry at him for treating Him as his own? Those are some of the things non-biological parents go through on a daily basis and Jennifer is not immune to those feelings of inadequacy.

Now with all of that being said, I'll say this.

Motherhood suits my beautiful, wonderful, loving, nurturing, forever teaching, question answering, wife.

When we were first married, Jacob always chose to be with me. ALWAYS! It wasn't until we bought a new vehicle that he chose to ride in a different vehicle than me. Even that didn't last. The next day/time we were splitting vehicles he chose to ride with me in my broken down beater of a truck. Those days have since changed. Several nights ago I was told that I was being supplanted as his audience for a late baseball game. These "late" games start at 8pm and end somewhere around 10pm. Because the times for the games are incompatible with Eli's bedtime only one parent is able to attend. While this was a bittersweet moment for me, it made me realize how far Jacob's relationship with Jennifer has progressed.

I realize that I've dedicated most of this blog focusing on the relationship you've built with our oldest son, but I can't neglect how much progress Elijah has made in the past 15 months. Seeing and/or hearing him say "all done", pease (please), side (outside/sing language), sorry (sign language), thank you (sign language), pes (grapes/sign language), bye-bye (kiss), love you (blow-kiss), all gone (sign language). As well as all of the other things you've taught him is amazing. I couldn't ask for a better mother for my sons and I'm thankful to have you every day.

Please accept my apologies for not having a card.

I love you, HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!