If you all didn't know, I have the greatest mom in the world. As I've become a mother myself, I continue to realize more each day JUST how hard my mom worked to raise a family with 4 kids. Hearing of stories where my dad would get up at 3 am to make a 2 hour commute to work, then arrive home at 10 pm and only see us on weekends makes me cringe! Taking care of kids is hard enough with a handy and helpful husband, so I cannot imagine doing it alone. Oh and I suppose I should mention that she had 4 kids under the age of 5 and my mom had all of us before she was 25 years old. (Yikes.)
She was always kind, always patient, and always willing to let us be ourselves. We were allowed to be kids and she didn't make us grow up faster than we had to. She always made great meals for us and went way out of her way to be an exceptional mom. One time in high school, I was talking to a friend who mentioned he was hungry because he hadn't had breakfast. He said every now and then he'd grab a granola bar on his way out the door but that was it. He was (obviously) green with envy when I told him my mom made me breakfast....every. single. morning. She would get up extra early, still nice and sleepy, and make us a hot breakfast. Waffles, pancakes, french toast, scrambled eggs, you name it. And that wasn't all. She'd throw some peaches or pears or grapes on the table too, just to be sure we were getting some healthy food in our bodies. 3 of us were in high school at the same time, so she really didn't need to get up that early, seeing as we could just drive ourselves to school and she could sleep in. But she never once did that. She was amazing that way and set a great example for me. Now, no matter what, I always make sure that Titan has a good breakfast and we usually eat it together. Sometimes it's a hassle and MAN that kid is a picky eater, but it makes me feel great to know I'm taking good care of my little man.
This is just one of many things I could say about my mom that would win her the Best Mom Award. She's great and I love her and I'm so grateful to be her daughter and have been raised by her incredible and Christlike example. Thanks Mom and I sure do love you.
Also, my sister Sheridan is a great mother. I watched as she's endured an 8 month deployment where her husband was in Afghanistan, and 4 months of training before that deployment where they didn't live together. She gave birth to her son Sawyer without her spouse along side her. My mom and I were there, but that is just not the same. I've seen her skin grow thicker, yet her heart has grown tender and she loves her boys (her hubby, her baby and her dog) more than anything in the world. I know she's also a fantastic mom with a bright future ahead. (And hopefully lots more sweet kids).
I love you girls! Happy Mother's Day to you and to all you moms out there. It's not an easy job!
Love,
Lauren
Well you sure know how to make a mama boo-hoo! Thank you so much for that beautiful tribute! Just know that I LOVE being a Mom to such beautiful daughters who are the best Moms on earth (with the best kids EVER)!! I love you so very much and hope that you know that as much as I love being a mother it does not come, for any of us, without trials and hardships. Of course it doesn't because then we would not appreciate the sweet and wonderful times nearly as much!!!
ReplyDeleteAs wish I were even partially as perfect as you make me sound......I LOVE YOU and thank you so much!
Geeez! Thanks for making me cry!!! HaHa Thanks for this post. You are really sweet to mention me and the craziness that went on while Garrett was gone. I couldn't have done it without you and mom and the rest of the family though! And, just so you know, I think you're an awesome mom! Titan and Claire are very lucky to have you! Keep it up! Can't wait to see you guys soon! Love you lots! :) And, Happy Mother's Day! :)
ReplyDeleteI think you are all pretty terrific! I don't know why, but the one thing that sticks out in my head about your Mom is that she sat down one afternoon (on demand) and edited our neighborhood newspaper!
ReplyDeleteAh, thanks Candice. I'll have to tell her that! I don't remember it! But she is pretty awesome and so is your mom! I miss living by all those cool neighbors. And that newspaper was pretty sweet, I have to say.
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