Mothers

Having just celebrated Mother's Day I wanted to write a bit on what that means to me. 

It has to begin with my Mother because after all without her, I wouldn't be a Mother. 

10 great things about my Mother

1. She has always been selfless and willing to sacrifice herself.

2. She is a hard worker and the most dedicated employee I know (Dean would come in 2nd).

3. She loves gardening and enjoys God's creation.

4. She doesn't speak ill of others.

5. She has never been consumed with herself.

6. When I ask her advice, she offers it unbiased.

7. She isn't overly dramatic and never pity's herself.

8. She is genuine, honest and trustworthy and won't compromise her values for public approval.

9. She loves my children with all her heart and honors how Dean and I parent them.

10. She has a desire to keep learning and growing.

and in speaking of Mothers, I cannot leave out my Mother-in-law.

10 great things about my Mother-in-law

1. She gave birth to my husband and  raised him to be considerate.

2. She honors her husband.

3. She enjoys cooking good food for her family.

4. She is optimistic.

5. She believes that cleanliness IS next to godliness.

6. She gave her son wings to fly.

7. She likes to have fun and is always up for a challenge.

8. She is prepared and on time (unlike me).

9. She appreciates style.

10. She adores my children.

10 great things about being a Mother

1. I am always needed

2. It keeps me humble and daily before God.

3. I get to see pieces of myself in my children (oooh-sometimes that's not so great)

4. I am challenged to be my best for these little people.

5. I get to bake sweet things for my sweet little people AND eat them too!

6. I am reminded daily of the wonder of imagination.

7. I get a glimpse of God's great love for me.

8. I have lost much of my selfish and lazy ways. 

9. The joy of seeing my children learn and grow.

10. Helps me appreciate my Mother and mothers everywhere more than ever.