the mother's i love........

i am so grateful to all you mother's out there. where would we be with out them? i know i am nothing close to perfect, but i don't think i would be where  i am today if it weren't for my mom & the woman who inspire me. &  i really wouldn't be here if it weren't for my cute grandma. she is so awesome, everyday she amazes me. my grandfather passed away when my dad was 16 & my grandma raised her four children all on her own. she never remarried, but has a wonderful, caring " boyfriend" that she has been with for over 30 years. it's amazing they never just got married, he comes up for dinner almost every night, they go on trips, attend the symphony& play games with friends. they are just adorable & i admire both of them so much. she is  90 i think........or close too, still drives, plays golf, bridge & is always there for us.

I know there are a lot of children who sadly do not have mother's in their lives at this time, but i do believe that heavenly father has made those taking care of them whether it be a grandparent, relative, friend or single dad. they  have been blessed with an additional love which fills that void.  after my brother's cute girlfriend passed away, i was so nervous to have aspen call me "mom" when we were around my niece while visiting . holland would ask, " well, where is my mom?" my brother would sacredly& silently respond " she is in heaven." then he would proceed to say, " but  i'm your mom & your dad, so fun!". she would giggle & would have this huge grin on her face. she just absolutely adores my brother, her daddy. he LOVES her so much.  my brother is so amazing & I am just so proud of him, it has been so fun to watch how cute he is with her. he takes her to dance or to the park & hangs out with all the moms.  my favorite is when he tells her " holland remember we need to act like a lady". i wasn't going to put a picture up because I didn't want to embarrass him, but he's too cute.  just think "h" you get to celebrate mothers day & father's day. lucky guy!

 another mother i love, is my mother-in-law. she is kind, adventurous & always giving. she is so much fun I love chatting with her , she is especially fun to  play golf with.  she is always up for anything even if it isn't something she would want to do. that is a quality i really admire about her. she is always on the go, I can't even keep up,  I really wish i had her energy! my kids love her to pieces. i really admire her in all that she does for her children & darling grand children. she is always there when you need her.

& i am sorry but the mom i love  & adore most of all is........... mine. she is all mine. i love you mom, you are my best friend. i love hanging out with you & chatting for hours on the phone with you. you  always know how to cheer me up, make me feel confident in my self & you always seem to have the best advice. you are always there for me anytime i need you & i so hope you know how much i appreciate that. you are so thoughtful & caring for others. you always put others first, sometimes it drives me nuts, because you need your time too! you are beautiful &  oh soooooooo talented! i hope to be as fantastic is you.

i am so thankful to my heavenly father for letting me be the mother to these two beautiful children. they make me so happy everyday. they are my life & i love them more than anything! i am so grateful for my mother's { &brother} listed above & for their fantastic example to me. i hope to take  some of each of their special & unique qualities to help me be a wonderful mother to my children. to all of you even if you have no children, you are still a mother to someone so don't forget who is watching you. happy mother's day everyone!