And so it begins....: Mother's Day

Mother’s Day-

What does this day mean to me? It really is a typical Sunday for the Isler household. We run around and try and get done as many errands as we can. We clean the house and do loads of laundry. We hit up the soccer field (unless the game gets canceled due to rain) and watch S run around and try and use up some of his energy.

Today, I woke up with a smile. I listened and didn’t hear rain hitting the roof of the house. This meant that I could run outside. Last night I checked the forecast and it showed rain all day. I dressed quickly and went for a run. The weather was perfect and I was able to complete a 7.2 mile run. During my run I spent time reflecting on the people that sponsored me right away. It was such a great feeling to get an email notifying me that I had been sponsored. So thank you to the Brown Family, Erica, Jill, Devorah, and Suzy for starting me off on the right foot. (see what I did there…..)

Mom, Mommy, Ima, Mother are some of the names that my children or students call me. Yes, I get called mom in class on occasion. Yes, I do answer because, well….I am a mom, not their mom, but I am a mom. Being a mom is an important job. It is not an easy job but it is an important job. I feel that I have learned how to be a mom from my mom and my grandmother. I had a great relationship with my mom’s mom. I would talk with her often. I learned a lot of the games that I play from her. She was kind and was one of my biggest supporters. She taught me how to be patient with our elders and how to cherish every moment and to enjoy the little things in life. I also have a great relationship with my mom. We talk daily. She is my number one fan and always supports me on my challenges. When an obstacle arose my mom would figure out a way to overcome it. Watching my mom solve these challenges has helped me be the mom that I am today. I try to be the best mom to my three children. I try to make sure to spend equal time with each of them. I try to encourage them to take risks. I try to teach them to be kind to everyone. I have tried to teach them to love one another and to be there for one another. Watching my kids work together and help out with the laundry or making the lunches for the week has shown me that even though today is a typical Sunday, it is also a special day- Mother’s Day.