Mother's Day

My Mother's Day was great.  It was Tye's birthday so that made it even more great.  (He is showing he is 7 years old by holding up his fingers in the picture.  He was happy to share a special day with me.  He is so sweet.)  I remember 7 years ago I was hoping to get a new, little baby for Mother's Day, but it came and went with no new bundle of joy (he came 5 days later).  Now this year, I got to celebrate the birthday of that very child who made me wait to meet him!  I was given lots of cards and homemade gifts, but for some reason the only one I snapped a picture of was the fruit arrangement Rachel made for me at Activity Days.  Yum!  I have such great kids!

I know a lot of people hate Mother's Day because they say it makes them feel guilty and they feel like a failure.  I feel sorry for those people.  Mother's Day makes me happy because I have 6 little wonders who make my life what it is.  I know I have a lot of work to do to be a better mother, but that's just how it is.  Progression.  In my case very slow progression.  I love my kiddos and I try my best.  Some days are really good and some days are bad and some days are down right awful.  Motherhood takes a lot out of a woman.  It's hard work.  It is monotonous at times.  It takes patience.... oh so much patience.  I recently read this quote that really sums it up.

Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says, "I'll try again tomorrow".  - Thomas S. Monson

Motherhood takes courage!  Lots of it.