To all the amazing and wonderful moms that I know, Happy Mothers Day! I am surrounded by some of the most talented, creative, inspiring and fabulous moms. Among my friends and family I have many people to look to for advice, support and an example of what a great mom is. Every mom is about a million things rolled into one; a doctor, entertainer, seamstress, housekeeper, cook, entertainer, singer, storyteller, a chauffeur- the list goes on and on. I have been so impressed by all the home made gifts I have gotten from friends and family for our new little Sophie what a talented bunch of women you are! Where we find the time, patience and sanity to do it all I'll never know but it is the most tiring, emotional, rewarding and wonderful jobs out there. I love the recent talk given by Elder M. Russell Ballard in conference about moms. Take your Ensign out of the plastic (ha ha) and read it. I particularly liked the following quote, "The biggest mistake I made as a parent is the one that most of us make...I did not live in the moment enough. This is particularly clear now that the moment is gone, captured only in photographs. There is one picture of my three children sitting in the grass on a quilt inthe shadow of the swing set on a summer day, ages six, four and one. And I wish I could remember what we ate, and we we talked about , and how they sounded and how they looked when they slept that night. I wish I had not been in such a hurry to get on to the next thing; dinner, bath, book, bed. I wish I had treasured the doing a little more and the getting it done a little less"So moms take this day to let your kids run around with food on their faces, leave the dishes in the sink and the laundry all over unfolded (gasp), don't do your hair and just hang out with your kids building forts, playing princesses and making cupcakes with sprinkles and frosting all over.
I feel incredibly blessed to have a brand new healthy little girl this Mothers Day and to have my little Kennedy that keeps me constantly entertained.
Thanks to Mike for the GPS (to keep me from getting lost), our new bedding and the chocolate covered strawberries. I love you!
2 comments:
What a cute post. I loved that quote. It is so true. I'm glad to hear that all is going well with the new bundle of joy. Your kids are lucky to have you as their mom.
What a great post! I loved, loved, loved that talk.
I'm so happy for you--to have two little girls this Mother's Day. :) How fun!
I'm glad to hear that your ward is taking such good care of you too. That makes such a a big difference--knowing that you are loved and supported.
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