Feeling Different This Mother's Day - Chicago Area Family Photographer

This Mother's Day I felt very different.  It is a continuation of what I've been feeling this whole year.  My year of awakening. 
 
Last year, I hosted and spent all day in the kitchen.  I did so very happily and willingly even though I was exhausted by the end of the day.  This year, I decided that I wasn't going to do that to myself.  This year I was going to enjoy a stress free day.  It was wonderful. 

 

 

this year (above)

 

Mother's Day 2012

Don't mind the bags under my eyes. I was up all night cleaning and cooking.  LOL!

J with his new haircut.  I was very surprised when he got home.  Daddy was in the Army and has always had a thing about clean hair cuts.  Hair can't be too long or untidy.  As I am making changes within maybe daddy is making changes too.

Another reason why this Mother's Day is different is because I have decided that I no longer need to live my life only for my children and husband.  I want to live a fulfilled life for myself.  I am working hard to be successful and follow my dreams.  To show them that I have worked hard and achieved success; is to show them a higher level of my love.