Being a Mom

I love being a mom! I love when my sweet girl comes in to me and wants to cuddle, or kiss her owie, or help her wash her hands! One of the most fulfilling moments is my little 2 year old coming in and giving me a kiss and saying "I love you mommy." How sweet is that! It is interesting to see the things Amelia picks up on. She will get on her bike and say "Bye mom, love you, see you soon." I realized that when I drop her off in the mornings I say, "see you soon." She is amazing! I'm so lucky to have Amelia as my baby girl and am so blessed! Being a mom is an amazing job! I love the article given by Elder Russell Ballard in May 2008. There are so many wonderful quotes about motherhood in this article. He said, "Author Anna Quindlen reminds us not to rush past the fleeting moments. She said: “The biggest mistake I made [as a parent] is the one that most of us make. … I did not live in the moment enough. This is particularly clear now that the moment is gone, captured only in photographs. There is one picture of [my three children] sitting in the grass on a quilt in the shadow of the swing set on a summer day, ages six, four, and one. And I wish I could remember what we ate, and what we talked about, and how they sounded, and how they looked when they slept that night. I wish I had not been in such a hurry to get on to the next thing: dinner, bath, book, bed. I wish I had treasured the doing a little more and the getting it done a little less” (Loud and Clear [2004], 10–11)."

I have taken this quote to heart many times when I am trying to get something done and Amelia wants me to go play with her or let her help me stir (even though she will make a mess). I'm grateful for this quote that keeps me in check. I know I'm not perfect at this, but I do my best to put Amelia first and to savor every moment I have with her. Here is the link to the entire article (lets hope it actually shows up, if not it is lds.org and the article title is Daughters of God) http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=9694558fcc599110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD

With the death of Landon 4 years ago and of my cousin a month ago, I've realized that I don't know how long I will be blessed to have anyone (Amelia or others) in my life and taking the time to spend with those I love so I have no regrets if something happens, is what I want to do. I am continually grateful for my role as a mother and hope to be the mother to Amelia that my mother was to me. Happy Mother's Day to all of you mothers (whether you are a mother, aunt, grandmother, or friend).