Today my heart has been full of gratitude for the opportunity of being a mother. As a young girl I looked to my mother's example and wanted to be like her. When asked what I wanted to be when I grew up I'd reply, "I want to be a mom." It's amazing to look at my life now, the mother of 4 children. My dream has come true and only continues to get better as I experience the joys of life with my family.
This morning I awoke to the kids coming into my room yelling, "Happy Mother's Day!" I looked up to see their faces full of smiles and Dave carrying a tray with the yummiest breakfast (including pancakes that were perfectly round and fluffy...he continues to amaze me). The note attached to the tray had the three things the boys love most about me. Here is what they said:
1. Does things for us (makes yummy food)
2. Takes us to fun places
3. Sits and reads us fun books
Dave knows me well and also brought me my scriptures so that I could read them while I ate my breakfast. It was lonely eating all alone; however, I did enjoy being able to read my scriptures in peace and quiet before I started my day. I also took the time to reflect on the things I love most about being a mother. Here are just a few of the things I thought about:
1. Seeing smiles on my children's faces (including little Emily's)
2. Reading books to my children while they snuggle on my lap and shoulders
3. Spending time together as a family (going on day trips, playing at the park, playing games)
4. Hearing Thomas say, "I want you hold me mommy"
5. Watching my children play and laugh together
I could go on and on. Motherhood is one of my greatest blessings. Today I feel inspired to be a better mommy and to love my children a little more (even when they're not so loveable). It certainly is not easy, in fact it's at times down right hard, but the return is oh so worth it.
