From the very first moment I laid eyes on Tatum – my heart changed forever. I had become a mother. And not just any mother… Tatum’s mom.
What a joy. What an honor.
Tatum has been lighting up my world ever since. Her smile, her curiosity, her heart — they make every single day worth waking up for.
She teaches me just as much as I teach her, maybe even more. And the fact that I get to be not only her mom but also her teacher? That’s the sweetest gift wrapped inside an already incredible blessing.
Homeschooling her isn’t always easy, but it’s always beautiful. We learn together, laugh together, cry sometimes too — and through it all, we grow stronger. She sees me at my best and at my worst, and somehow, she still thinks I’m the best mom in the world. That humbles me. It pushes me to keep showing up with all I have — for her.
She spoiled me today!
And through the highs and lows, I’m not alone. I’m married to the most loyal, kind-hearted man I’ve ever known. Doug is steady, selfless, and endlessly supportive. He loves us so deeply and shows it in a thousand quiet ways every single day. Watching him love Tatum has made me fall in love with him all over again — again and again.
And he reminds me every day..especially today:
Then there’s Cooper — our sweet, adorable dog who fills our home with cuddles, wiggles, and the kind of joy only a pup can give. He’s part of the heartbeat of our little family, right there with us through every chapter.
Motherhood isn’t picture-perfect — it’s more like a beautiful mosaic made of messy, honest moments. But being Tatum’s mom is my life’s greatest role. I am grateful, I am honored, and I am filled with joy.
I even get a bonus son: AUSTIN. A lovely text from him. The kindest words.
I even celebrated Tatum being a MOMMY to her baby birdies.
Every bedtime story, every giggle, every hard conversation, every prayer we whisper together — these are the threads weaving our story. And I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
I get to be her mom.
I get to be her teacher.
And that, to me, is the biggest joy on Earth.
AMEN!