Mamas & their babies
Hello everyone!
Yes, you read the title correctly, I actually managed to stay true to my word and brought back mamas&their babies like I told you I would last week.
Today I would like to share with you a very dear and important person in my life. My mother-in-law Hayes.
What can I say about Hayes other than I love her!
Since the first time I went to WV in 2007 when Will and I had not even been dating for 2 months, Hayes welcomed me into her home with open arms.
There is not much this mama can’t do. She is an amazing cook, baker, gardener, crafter…
She is a wonderful wife, mama, sister and friend. She is a good listener and good advice giver.
If you know Hayes, you know that to know her is to love her.
Hayes might be my mother-in-law and Lily’s avo but, she is more than that. She is my good girl friend too.
I am truly blessed to have someone like Hayes in my life. She is a true inspiration!
Q- How old are you Hayes?
A- 62
Q- Where were you born?
A- Lexington, KY.
Q- How long have you lived in West Virginia?
A- Except for 8 years, have lived in WV my whole life.
Q- How old were you when you had Will?
A- 28
Q- How old is Will?
A- 34
Q- How old were you when you had Jud?
A- 30
Q- How old is Jud?
A- 32
Q- How old were you when you had Sarah?
A- 36
Q- How old is Sarah?
A- 26
Q- Did you breastfeed and if so for how long?
A- I breastfed all three. Sarah until she was about 10-11 months and the boys until they were about one year.
Q- Are you a stay at home mom or working mom?
A- I was a stay at home Mom as much as I could be, sometimes working nights in restaurants. I have worked full time since Sarah was kindergarten age, although I have often had the luxury of being flexible with schedules, either as a teacher or working for John.
Q- What was the hardest part for you of becoming a mom?
A- The hardest part of being a Mom are the times when there is not enough of you to go around, each child, husband, work, self.
Q- How did you come up with names for all three kids?
A- We chose their names from a combination of family names.
Q- What is the best advice you would give to a new mom?
A- Advice – hmm – relax and embrace family life.
thank you Hayes, Will, Jud and Sarah!
Date: September 21 2011
Location: Carova Beach, NC
natasha
November 16, 2011 @ 12:37 pm
I love this! I was just thinking of doing one on my mom since I have been slacking too!
The pictures look great and Will looks just like Hayes! beautiful family!
Darren
November 16, 2011 @ 1:12 pm
You are right – To know her is to love her! 🙂
debbie
November 16, 2011 @ 5:52 pm
First let me say I am so excited you brought this back!!!
This is so beautiful!!!! Not being close to my MIL – I love to hear stories about happy and successful relationships between wives and mothers-in-law! Happy loving Claudia – She is so beautiful and her love for her family shines through in the pictures of her!
xoxo
D
Claudia
November 17, 2011 @ 1:19 pm
@Debbie,
i’m sorry you are not close with your MIL. hope your chickens are feeling better! xo
Hanna
November 17, 2011 @ 3:03 am
“The hardest part of being a Mom are the times when there is not enough of you to go around, each child, husband, work, self.”
That is so true. Ever since my little guys were born I’ve felt like there isn’t enough me to go around.
Claudia
November 17, 2011 @ 1:18 pm
@Hanna,
i can’t even imagine since i feel like that with 1, never mind you with 2. hope all is well!