Realizations

I really think that children don't Absolutely respect their parents until they become parents themselves. I know that's true for me. Yes, I always respected my parents because they were my parents, but now it's different. Now, I respect them because I know what they had to go through to have me and to take care of me.

Especially my mom.

Why not my dad? Of course I have a respect for my dad. I have the same respect for my husband too. They are amazing men. Seeing what Matthew goes through is seeing what my dad went through too.

But, since I'm a mom and I do what my mom does, I understand her. And love her that much more for it. Being a mom is hard. It's the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. But, it's the most rewarding thing I have ever done too.

I'm proud to be a mom. I'm proud to have the mom that I have.

Happy Mother's Day Mom! I love you so much. I can't wait to see you.

I realized yesterday that this Sunday is the first time William will be singing in Sacrament Meeting. I have looked forward to this. Every time the Primary has had a musical number in Sacrament Meeting since I was pregnant with Will, I have looked forward to this. How special it is that he'll sing on Mother's Day! Can you believe that?

I took these pictures of my kids this past week and I absolutely love them.
Do you know what I think of when I see this picture??

This:

I KNOW my children are mine. I birthed them. But, at least Matthew has no doubt that this little girl belongs to him!

...just for the record, both kids are Matthew's.

Just had to clear that up.