MOTHERS DAY

Sunday was Mother’s Day.  I have to be honest with you.  This is not my most favorite holiday.  I’m not a mom.  One day I hope to be.  In fact, I desperately want to be a mommy.  Over the last few years, I’ve kind of become bitter towards the holiday.  When you’re little and in elementary school, or sitting in your Sunday primary class, sure the holiday is fun – you’re making crafts, making treats, doing something different.  Now that I’m older though, I’ve brought on the thinking of “I shouldn’t need a designated holiday to celebrate my mom.”  That’s what I’ve been thinking the last couple of years.  Devin brought it to my attention that I should be grateful for the “designated day”. 

You’ve been given a day to celebrate your mom, for the days that you forget to.

Ok fine.  Maybe I’ll enjoy the holiday a little more when I am actually a mom.  When I stop and really think about it, attributes of a good mom are:  someone who nurtures, is kind, loving, gives you consequences that you will teach – even when you think she’s being mean, feeds you, plays with you, teaches you new things, etc.  I know that I am not physically a mom right now.  I have not birthed a child.  But in some ways, (and if anyone actually reads this, please don’t get your knickers in a freaking twist, I’m in no mood for knickers to be twisted) I am “a mom”.  By saying that, I mean that I am able to recognize some of those same attributes in myself. I have little siblings.  Four to be exact. I am sooo protective of them.  Earlier this year, Jason ate something, it got caught and he started to choke at school.  He actually had to go to an adult for help.  Well, Jason did not tell me about this event.  A couple of girls from my ward who know Jason, told me.  As soon as I found out I called him.  He knew exactly why I was calling.  He says "I didn't want you to know cause you'd get all freaked out and stuff.  Then you'll be calling the school to make sure that I'm okay.  For like a week!" -- haha! Needless to say, I am a little OVERprotective of them. Anyways--they learn from my mistakes.  I remember trying to teach all of them their colors.  I would use the colored lights on the Christmas tree and teach them the basic colors.  Mom and dad were always out working in the yard when I was growing up, or out with the horses.  I would cook dinner a lot of the times.  I’m also in nursery.  Our job as nursery leaders is to teach those little kiddies about our Savior Jesus Christ. 

All of those attributes that I listed, I got from my mom.  Everyone says that they have the best mom.  But really mine is the best.  She’s taught me so many things.  She’s taught me how to be kind and stick up for what I believe in.  She taught me how to cook and clean. (yes mom--I may not have been the cleanest person when I was little, but I’m doing much better! ;) She’s a good listener and helps me when I am feeling down.  She’s my best friend.

I was blessed to marry into a family with a mom who has those same attributes.  Devin’s mom has severe migraines and she suffers a lot from those.  I’ve never met someone who can put up with 3 boys, a migraine and still get everything done that she needs to get done. 

I’m really grateful for all the women in my life.  For my mom, mom-in-law, grandmas, aunts and my sister Megan.  I’m grateful for the example that they set for me.  I hope that everyone had a great Mother’s Day!