A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.
~Washington Irving
~Washington Irving
What a very special day today is. I am grateful that there is a special day to acknowledge, honor, and show gratitude for our mothers, as well as being spoiled as a mother! My kids made this a super great day for me. I was kind of dreading this day, the first one without Jason, where I would be responsible for all of the activities and outings with the kids. I don't think I had truly appreciated being spoiled by my family until this year. However, Jason was super amazing and helped the kids take care of me. He was very kind and generous helping our kids to spoil me and make me feel loved and appreciated.
We went to brunch at IHOP - didn't even have to wait, which was a shocker! We ate a fabulous breakfast, and then the kids surprised me with a bouquet a flowers, a new book, my favorite candies, a beautiful card, a gift certificate to get my nails done, and then a gift card to go shopping. They are so thoughtful (thanks to Jason being so giving) and very sweet children. McKenzie made me a Domino necklace at school which was very sweet of her. I shall hang it from my rear view mirror! Devin also made me a gift, which he left at school, so I'll get another gift on Monday! Yeah! The kids have also been working very hard today at getting along and not fighting, as it is mother's day and that is what is going to make mom the happiest! They know me so well!!
I am so grateful for the opportunity that I have been given to be their mother. What a role - sometimes it comes so easily, and sometimes it is a challenge. It isn't an easy job, very trying and testing, but so rewarding and by far the greatest job ever offered. Sometimes I wonder what Heavenly Father was thinking...am I really capable of being a mother? Yes, yes I am. I am not perfect, but I am a super mom! And all that I am learning along the way only makes me better.
I am so grateful and thankful for my mother, she is amazing. I truly admire and look up to her for her great example of selflessness and love that she has shown me through my life. I love her more than she'll ever know and couldn't ask for anyone better, she is the best mom out there! If I could be anything like her, my kids would be blessed!
We went to brunch at IHOP - didn't even have to wait, which was a shocker! We ate a fabulous breakfast, and then the kids surprised me with a bouquet a flowers, a new book, my favorite candies, a beautiful card, a gift certificate to get my nails done, and then a gift card to go shopping. They are so thoughtful (thanks to Jason being so giving) and very sweet children. McKenzie made me a Domino necklace at school which was very sweet of her. I shall hang it from my rear view mirror! Devin also made me a gift, which he left at school, so I'll get another gift on Monday! Yeah! The kids have also been working very hard today at getting along and not fighting, as it is mother's day and that is what is going to make mom the happiest! They know me so well!!
I am so grateful for the opportunity that I have been given to be their mother. What a role - sometimes it comes so easily, and sometimes it is a challenge. It isn't an easy job, very trying and testing, but so rewarding and by far the greatest job ever offered. Sometimes I wonder what Heavenly Father was thinking...am I really capable of being a mother? Yes, yes I am. I am not perfect, but I am a super mom! And all that I am learning along the way only makes me better.
I am so grateful and thankful for my mother, she is amazing. I truly admire and look up to her for her great example of selflessness and love that she has shown me through my life. I love her more than she'll ever know and couldn't ask for anyone better, she is the best mom out there! If I could be anything like her, my kids would be blessed!
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