Mother's Day...

Today on Mother's Day 2011, I was so proud to be a mom. Emilee gave a wonderful talk in sacrament meeting based on Sister Julie Beck's talk, Mothers Who Know. It's hard to comprehend how grown up she is becoming. As I studied each of my children yesterday while they played and interacted with each other, it seemed as if they matured before my eyes. They suddenly appeared older to me and I realized that the time I'll have them here at home is limited and I need to take every opportunity to show them my love. I pray that I will have more patience and be less critical. I am reminded of something I heard at Women's Conference. We will know our children as adults throughout the eternities, but as mothers we are blessed with the unique opportunity to know and love these beautiful souls while they are still children. The time is so short.

I am blessed with the most wonderful children! I love them so much and believe that they teach me as much or more than I could ever teach them. They are each different and amazing in their own ways. Happy Mother's Day to my beautiful mother and to all my sisters also!