vintage style, cottage living, home cooking
Well, hello and welcome to What Meegan Makes. Today I am happy to show you a few of my January Highlights. If you are new here you will see various DIY projects, recipes and crafts that keep me busy here in my cottage in the desert.
I hope each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with memories to last a lifetime and those you love. We spent the time with nine of our grandbabies, 3 of our children and their spouses. Our family gatherings are always filled with food, laughter, games, laughter and more food.
Now, that everyone has gone home, Christmas decorating has begun. We will have a large tree in our living room, a medium tree in the office and a tiny tree in our bedroom. I am almost done, except for the medium tree. That will be a fresh-cut tree, so I am waiting until it is delivered sometime this week.
Spring is so pretty with blossoms, the sun and outdoor activities. Not only that, but Mother’s Day is around the corner. As long as I can remember our Mother’s Day celebrations were filled with small presents, family and lots of food.
When I became a mom, Mother’s Day was a precious day to spend with my little ones. As our family grew older, I dreaded Mother’s Day. It seemed to be a reminder of all the mistakes I was making on a day to day basis. UGH!
Then one year, the light bulb lit up. Whatever mistakes I was making as a mom were never intentional. NEVER. I wanted our children to grow up and become responsible, law abiding, God loving adults. My heart was always in the right place no matter my imperfections. I began to accept what Mother’s day is meant to be. A day to honor Mothers. Not a day to only honor PERFECT mothers.
Now when I receive a darling hand drawn picture, a sweet locket, or a painted rock-I appreciate it for what it is. A thank you for being a mom and/or grandma. Those are some of the most treasured gifts I will ever receive.
