"Yes, it is. It's your special day too."
Our sweet and loving five year old Magdalene was super excited about crowning Mary following Mass on Sunday on Mother's Day.
First, I woke up that morning with Magdalene staring at me in bed. She was beaming and waiting for my eyes to open. She then immediately gave me a card she had made at Grandma and Papa's house. "Here! Happy Mother's Day!"
It was so sweet. How I wish I could wake up so bubbly in the morning! I smiled, opened her letter, and gave her a big hug. It was such a thoughtful gesture. Magdalene was then ready to start dressing for her big day to crown Blessed Mother!
Tobias and Philomena were excited about giving their roses to Mary as well.
It seemed very fitting to crown our Blessed Mother on Mother's Day!
I noticed a little anxiousness in Magdalene before she went down the aisle to crown Mary. I gently reminded her, "Remember to give her your heart today." She smiled and was ready to go!
Daddy was waiting for her near the statue and helped her out. Following the crowning, all the children presented flowers to our dear Mother.
I think one of my favorite parts about the crowning ceremony was hearing this hymn that I had never heard before, but I heard a few older women in our parish start to sing. It was so beautiful and simple.
On our way home Tobias was very excited about giving water to his white rose. It was so sweet to see him so concerned about making sure his rose would be able to stay alive. His tenderness is such a joy to watch.
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and godmothers!
She is still trying to eat this large piece of cake from Sunday. :)
Oh my word...that first group pic of them looks like Lucia, Francisco, & Jacinta...especially the expressions on Tobias & Philomena.
ReplyDeleteThey're my Fatima children! haha. :) I had to include all three pictures, because there is such a tenderness in Tobias' hands and expressions towards his sisters. One day his sisters will be so grateful they have a protector like Tobias. Although right now he does like to laugh when he does something to them....
ReplyDeleteSo sweet and special! I placed the last picture of the three of them where Magpie and Mena are cheesing it and Tobias is trying to make sure they are all holding hands. Too lovable!!! I can't wait for this summer!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteP.s. I miss having that energy and loving the mornings and the little ways.
Okay so I'm not alone in that! I would say get your B12 checked. I was feeling pretty good in the morning for a couple of weeks. Well, not as bubbly as Magdalene but bubbly for a mom. :)
ReplyDeleteWow Magdalene is positively beaming from ear to ear! Imagine her first holy communion! What a beautiful day. It looks like she certainly gave her heart to Mary. The flower crown came out very well
ReplyDeleteThank you! The lady at HyVee was very helpful and gave me something to use for the crown this year. It was so much easier. She was very happy! It was so special. :)
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ReplyDeleteI would love to make copies of photos or place some on a flash drive while there. May we make that happen? :)!
ReplyDeleteChristina, imagine the last photo of Magdalene with the big smile wearing the flower crown with white flowers in the mix with pink, but all fake, and a ribbon attached hanging down in the back. Now, imagine the little girl wearing a white dress with a pink? sash around her waist and short, puffed sleeves. Darker, wavy hand from having slept in curlers. Who is she...?! :)
ReplyDeleteOops, typed hair not hand!
ReplyDeleteI think you in your flower girl dress, right? I can't remember the color of the sash.
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