Happy Mother's Day!

Since it is Mother’s Day I would like to wish Mothers everywhere a Happy Mother’s Day and thank a few of the mothers in my life.  First of all I would  like to thank my own mother.

My mom is the greatest and I love her so much.  She has always been such a great example to me.  I remember when I was younger and at my friend Melissa’s house.  Her mom was yelling at her kids for something, and she turned to me and said “I bet Kathy never yells?”  I don’t think I said anything because I didn’t want to make Barbara feel bad (she was like a second mom to me), but I thought to myself  “no, she really doesn’t”.  What a great attribute.  I wish my kids could say that about me.  My mom has always been one of my best friends.  Even when I was in high school I was friends with my mom.  I love to talk to my mom and we can talk for hours.  Even on her mission she calls about once a week.  My mom is also a terrific grandma.   My kids love to go visit grandma Kathy and they love when she comes to visit us.  She has come to take care of me after I have had each baby.  She forms a special bond with each baby and gives each kid some special one on one time.  I am so grateful to have such a wonderful, loving mother.  Thanks mom for all you do for me.  You are the best!

I would also like to say thanks to my mother-in-law.  I don’t know what I ever did to be blessed with the two best moms in the world, but I have and I am so grateful for that.  

There are so many people who don’t get along with their mother-in-laws.  That has never been me.  Alys and I have had a great relationship from the beginning.  She has always made me feel like a part of the family.  Alys is an O.B. nurse at the hospital.  When I had my first baby I didn’t even think twice about having her be my nurse.  She is an awesome nurse, and I of course wanted the best care in the hospital, but I also did not want her to miss out on that special moment.  It is great that she has been able to be there when I have had all of my kids.  She even got to deliver Brynli.  Alys is a great example to me also.  She is such a strong woman, and a wonderful mom and grandma.  I am so grateful for all she does for me, my children, and for raising such a wonderful son.  You are awesome, and I love you Alys. 

I also want to thank all of those who help me raise my children.  It is said “it takes a village to raise a child”.  That is so true!  I want to thank all those in my “village”.  My children have many aunts that are such a great influence in their lives.  Wyatt and I always say how we have the two best families in the world.  Not only do we get along great with all of them, but they get along with each other.  It is awesome that our families can be friends.  So thanks to all of our family members, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  We also have great friends and neighbors.  Thanks for your influence in our children’s lives.  It is so nice to not have to worry about your kids when they are playing at their friends house.  My kids have great friends with great families.  Also to any teachers or leaders that my children have had, thank you and Happy Mother’s Day.  I also need to thank my husband.  He is the best!  I couldn’t be the mother I am without his love and support.  So again Happy Mother’s Day to all.  Remember, Mother’s day is about showing gratitude to those mothers who have influenced our lives and not about recognizing our own flaws of motherhood.  Have a wonderful day.