Happy Mother's Day

What a great day I had. I hardly had to lift a finger. Shane and the boys cooked breakfast, which was delivered in bed at 8:00. Yes, I actually got to sleep in. That rarely happens, and it was very enjoyed. After church, Kaitlin fixed dinner with some help from Shane, and a very yummy dessert, which I loved. I got to take a nap, and not put kids to bed. It was a wonderful day. As I celebrated this Mother's Day, I also got thinking about the two other mothers in my life.

First, my wonderful mother. I wouldn't be the mom I am today without her influence. I can't count the number of times she stayed up late, fixing treats for classes, sewing outfits for different groups (choir or dance), watching ball games or concerts. The list could go on and on. She taught me how to cook, sew, clean, take care of children, be patient (even when you knew she wanted to pull her hair out), serve my family, serve in the church or community. She almost always put her husband and children and their needs first. I love my mom!! She is one of the neatest women I know, and I only hope that I can be more like her each day. I hope to the be grandma she is, too. She wasn't thrilled about being a grandma at first, (she still had 6 kids at home and wasn't old enough to be a grandma =>), but she loves it now and is so good with her grandchildren. They look forward to the time that they get to be at grandma's house. Mom is willing to put up with mess, dirt, and noise because she knows that they are having fun, and all the mess, dirt, and noise can be taken care of later. She has helped teach me to live in the moment, and not worry about those things that can be fixed later. Thank you, Mom, for all that you have done for me, and for your grandchildren. I love and miss you very much!

And now my second mom, Shane's mother Suzy. What a neat lady! I'm not sure she was thrilled at first with the wife her first born had chosen, but she welcomed me into the family and has treated me like her own daughter ever since. She was always willing to let us come and visit, bringing our mess and noise to clutter her home. She always had a treat for the grandkids, and treats for her daughter in law, too. She helped to raise Tanner when I had to work, and I was so relieved that she wanted to take him instead of having to put him in daycare. What a relief to know that while I had to be away, Tanner was with his grandma, who loved him so much. She has been involved in our children's lives, supporting them in ballgames, concerts, plays, etc.... We always knew that we were welcome to come and crash at her place when we came to town, even though we came with loud children.=> I think that the best thing that she has done for me is to raise they man I married to be such a good man. I know that he would not have ended up as the man he is today with his mother's influence for good in his life. Thank you, Suzy, for raising Shane to be the good husband, father, and friend that he is to me and my children. I love and miss you very much!