The best gift of all is a great mom!!

And can I just say that I have one? So do 11 other people I know, but I just wanted to go on record.

She's been there for a long time. Another gift.


It's raining, it's pouring, and the city sidewalks are busy indeed, but it's important to pause and consider what it's all about.

Mother dear, I love you so.

Just think, if you'd decided not to be a Mother, you might still be hanging out in Mexico in your bikini showing off your six-pack.

Thanks for choosing us instead.

Gracias

Thanks, Mom for the awesome Bishop's Wife Survival Kit.

It has already come in handy.

Motherrrrrrr

I thought this was a fun post and caused me to sit and reflect on what habits/tastes/etc. I've picked up from Mom. I jotted down what few I could think of in a minute or two but I am sure there are tons and tons more.

It being the Month of Mothers and all.

What I commented:


Things my mom passed on to me:
-humming and singing and sighing
-funny little phrases and songs ("quick like a fox," "I'm coming, beanie boy," "Stand up and show me your funny face")
-her sense of style, for the most part (I think they're pretty similar)
-exclamation points!
-reading, writing, and journaling
-love of routines

Things I wish I'd caught onto (I'm working on it):
-remembering EVERYONE's birthdays (literally...everyone)
-sending cards to everyone, for every event imaginable
-a good academic work ethic. What would that be like?
-the ability to make friends and find a connection with everyone. (literally...everyone!)

Feel free to contribute your own (to this blog or the one I linked to; whichever).