Why I loved being a mother this Mother's Day

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*3 boys who made me breakfast all on their own before 9 am church

*Handmade cards and art projects.

*A husband who wouldn't let me do anything.

*Beautiful, new, planted flowers out our front door.

*A fabulous, yellow diaper bag for my present (it was a computer case, so lots of pockets, plenty big, all waterproof, and super cute for $25 from TJ Maxx).

*An incredible church service that inspired me to rejoice in my strengths as a mother and strive to be the woman God knows I can be. Many of the shared words came from this perfect message http://lds.org/liahona/1988/03/but-one-thing-is-truly-needful?lang=eng&query=one+thing+truly+needful

*Mothers, all around, who have taught and guided me on my journey. I'm in awe of so many women and mothers in my life.

*Talking to all of our moms and grandmothers to wish them a happy day. I love that there are a few days each year where you really feel the need to express gratitude and connect.

*A really fabulous mothering year, though far from perfect, this year much of our persistence during difficult times with our kids seems to be paying off a bit as I see them grow.

*The chance to be a mother, again. It's such a blessing and we are so excited.

*A husband who is a full partner and huge support in my mothering efforts...couldn't ask for better.

*Spending time with my mom on Mother's Day for the first time in so many years I cannot count. Everyday I feel so blessed to be her daughter and that my kids get to have her as a grandmother. Honestly, each year she amazes me more and just keeps getting better. Ever heard the phrase, "How does she do it?" I think someone coined that after they met my mom. She serves tirelessly...I can't keep up with her. She is the most "anxiously engaged in a good cause" woman I know. She hardly sleeps. She's never sick enough to stop going. I've never, in my life, seen her take a nap. She supports and loves me and builds me up when I am weak. She gives until you wonder what is left for her. Even at 31, when she visits she takes care of me and my family and I hardly lift a finger. Having her here is like a glorious break, but you know everything is being perfectly taken care of, better than you could ever do I just love her so much and am so grateful to be her daughter!