So Blessed!

This morning I woke up to the smell of bacon cooking...mmmm. I was soon greeted by my daughters & husband who brought me breakfast in bed. Madisen found it very exciting that we got to eat upstairs!

I had the privilege of singing in sacrament meeting with the primary presidency & 2 other sisters who serve in primary with us. We sang the most beautiful song entitled, "How Will They Know" from the Primary Children's Song Book. The words are powerful! It gave me a stronger sense of what I already know is my most important responsibility- to teach my children about the Love of God and to live close to Him! We've been practicing for a few weeks & I didn't made it through a practice without crying. But today I only got slightly teary in one part so I quickly looked down at my family where Bill was bouncing Caitlyn on his knee and she was smiling with GREAT delight. Then I almost started to laugh, but I caught myself & hopefully I didn't detract from the Spirit too much.

After church I took a long nap! When I came downstairs I could tell that Bill was hard at work on dinner, which turned out to be grilled salmon. Now THAT was labor of love! He doesn't enjoy fish of any kind so it was quite thoughtful of him to purchase, find a recipe, marinate, and cook it for me. When it was placed on the table Madisen said, "Look mom, it's pink chicken." I asked her if she wanted a bite and initially she refused, but after a few minutes she consented to the idea- Bill told her there was sugar on it. Once it was in her mouth she said, "Mmm, it's soft. And it tastes like tuna fish. Caitlyn do you want a bite? It's good, it tastes like tuna fish." Caitlyn nodded her head but the 'pink chicken' didn't pass her approval.

I feel so blessed to be appreciated and loved by my girls and husband! Each day I wake up to face a new day full of surprises and adventures and I couldn't be happier with my 'job'! I also feel blessed to have been raised by a Christ-like and loving mother who gladly devoted her life to my sisters and I! She's such a great example to me of what it means to be a mother: committed, patient, loving, gentle, a great listener, hard-working, thoughtful, and kind. As I parent my own children I find that I value her opinion & example even more. Thank you mom!! Bill, too, was blessed with a wonderful mother who is another great example to me! And of course, I have many friends who are incredible mothers!!