Mother's day

I just wanted to write and let everyone know what a great family I have. I have had a super Mother's Day. Really it has been over the last couple of days. The kids got pretty anxious and couldn't wait to give me the things they had made for me, so this past week I received several gifts. Adam made some bath bead stuff and a worry rock for me to rub. He also made some nice cards. I was surprised about how much he seems to like me!! It is just nice to have those feelings written down. Maybe I can recall them the next time he is giving me a hard time (which really isn't that often, anyway). Anna painted a beautiful watercolor painting for me and it is all matted and ready to frame. She also gave me a card with her picture. Lizzy and Ben both made cards in nursery today for me that were very sweet. They all worked together to clean the basement (which is no easy feat!) and they put on a little play for me of their own creation. Greg said they had been practicing for weeks. He also said that cleaning the basement was their own idea, too. They also let me have a nice nap this afternoon and brought me lunch in bed. I am so thankful for my good little children. We have such a great family!

Greg was also great today. The bishop cancelled meetings before church so he was here in the morning to help me get the kids ready for church. We even made it to church by 8:30 so he could unlock the building and things (Adam had the thrill of his life as he handed out the programs for sacrament meeting today). He was so helpful to the kids, but let them do the things that they wanted to do for me today, not what he thought they should do for me. He offered to cook me a gourmet meal for dinner. I declined, and asked him to make me rice krispie treats instead:). He did. They were yummy! He also game me a new board game, the Marklin edition of Ticket to Ride. I hope we will be able to try it out tonight. He also recorded the play the kids presented to me and then set things up so we could watch some old family videos starting when Adam was little. It was a great day. A peaceful, restful, loving day. I love being a mother and I love my wonderful family who take such good care of me.