A birthday surprise

On the eve of my 31st birthday,  I heard a tiny knock on my bedroom door, followed by excited giggles.
"Come in", I said.
Slowly the door turned and in popped my youngest followed by his brothers, they're faces full of excitement.
Behind them was a surprise for me.

 Their Step-father had taken them to the store and let each of them pick a beautiful bouquet of flowers for me. No hints. No suggestions. Simply, 'whatever flowers you think would be pretty for mommy' was the instructions given.

 

"I love you mommy" my youngest said as he handed me his choice. 

They were beautiful Pink Roses.
 He had told his Step-daddy,"I want to get mommy pretty pink flowers. "
Their sweet scent was wonderful and filled the air.

 ...And they looked beautiful sitting on my piano as I gazed at them daily.

My 2nd oldest quietly chose a Country bouquet. He said they were the prettiest.

Mom would have to agree. They were very beautiful. 

And they cheered her up every morning during breakfast.

" Mother, I love you so so much!" He followed the statement with a big hug and a kiss.

My eldest picked the tulips.

  When questioned, he just kept grabbing them and ignoring all the other flowers.

 "Here. They are tulips", he said to me with a smile. He was very proud.

 So was I.

A sweet highlight in my life and a wonderful way to start another year. 

10 years I had waited and wondered if I would ever experience this sweet moment with my children. I thank my husband for helping make the rare and special gift possible.

What a beautiful way to spend my birthday.