Mother's Day

Why there's a Mother's Day.....

There was a time in my life I would have told you that being a mother was the best thing ever. Children were the best. I would have told you that they are so cute. You can dress them darling; they sing songs, play, dance, and say, “I wove you mama. You are the prettiest, bestest Mama in the world.” You work hard and teach them. They learn and you’re so proud.....

And then they turn 8-10, and they say, “I hate you, you’re the worst mom in the world, and you’re ugly!” They loose their teeth, they’re not as cute. They won’t wear what you buy them, and they stop doing their homework. Then they turn 13.....And your pretty much just want out. Yeah, there are those few moments when they still make you proud, or smile. But, you stop sleeping again. You wonder where they are, and who they are with, and you are really unsure of your lie detector skills. And you start to tell yourself that maybe you are the worst mother ever....

Where did you go wrong, and why do cell phones rule your world? And on Mother’s Day they say, and I quote.....”Mother’s Day is just another excuse for my mom to take advantage of my good nature.” (Corbin) So, I’m glad there’s a Mother’s Day, because even if they think I do nothing.....I can “take advantage of their good nature” for one day, because they have no idea how much I deserve it.....no idea!

I’m grateful for my Mother. I too didn’t appreciate my Mother as much as I should of at one time, but now I’m glad I have her around to tell me that being a mother does get better again. She’s been a mother since she was 15, so I think she has had enough experience, and I can trust that she knows what she’s talking about....even my kids think she’s a better mother than I am, so here’s to you mom. Happy Mother’s Day!

We, my Mom, Corbin, Channy, me, and Challis went to Denny’s for breakfast on Mother’s Day. My mom and I love to go to breakfast. Challis even got out of bed to come. He’d gone to the drive-in the night before and didn’t get home until 4 a.m., so it was quite a sacrifice on his behalf.

My Mom with the kids.

Channy gave me flowers that she made. She also gave me a cute card. Rick gave me new clothes and shoes, and my Mom gave me flowers and a stepping stone. But maybe the best gift I got, or didn’t get was from the SKUNK I saw on my morning run. I still can’t believe I got away without getting sprayed. :)