• May. 15, 2006
Mother's Day
Friday night Jim and I went out to celebrate his birthday. We ended up at the mall looking for some shorts for him, but he kept insisting that I should get something new for Mother's Day. I didn't think anything of it.
Saturday we got together with my parents and I did much better than I thought I would. I just don't want to be weepy around them.
On Sunday, the kids were very cute. Kevin had been dying to give me his gift. Throughout the week he kept giving me hints and then getting mad at himself for giving away too much information. I finally surmised that whatever it was was pink and I could put things in it. It turns out he got me a bag. I love this bag. I basically love all bags, but this one just says "put your quilting stuff in me". Kevin knows his momma well.
On Sunday, I was a little emotional as I started telling people about my dad. When I got into worship, I kept giving Jim names of who I thought would be "Mother of the Year". Each year at our church a mother is selected to be "Mother of the Year", and each year they honor someone who is so admirable in their mothering ability. Actually, at our church I can name so many wonderful mothers who would be worthy of the title.
So, Rich got up and spoke a little about what mother of the year means and then said that the mother of the year for 2006 is .... ME???? I was so totally shocked that I immediately thought about getting my hearing checked. That is just the craziest thing I have ever heard. Then my dear friend Kristi got up and said some wonderful things about me. It was truly an honor.
When I was little and would watch Miss America or Solid Gold (yes, I know) or even the Olympics, I always thought "Oh I could do that, no problem," but I really knew I would never win a beauty contest, talent contest and oh never, never, never and athletic contest. So every year when they talk about Mother of the Year, I just say a silent little prayer that my kids turn out half-way decent and I still have a few marbles left in my noggin. So this was completely and totally unexpected.
After church the olders were filling in the littles about what had taken place while they were in their classes. They wanted me to pass around the plaque for them to see when my sweet Kevin says, "make sure you don't make that an idol mom!" Thanks Kev. Hopefully that child doesn't have the gift of prophecy.
So, since I am "Mother of the Year", I have decided to list thing that are so worthy of the title.
*Reagan asked me to push her on the swings yesterday afternoon. My response, mommy is not going to stand in the blistering sun right now.
*Mom - what's for dinner. My response - didn't I feed you lunch??
It is now after 3:00 and I am still in my jammies. The kids have been pretty much left to themselves today as I deal with medical and legal issues for my dad. I think I have said yes to every junk food possibility and fed them something that resembled chicken nuggets for lunch. Hopefully, I can get it together to shower and pick up a little around here.
I am blessed beyond measure. I have six amazing children and one truly great husband. I am forever grateful for all the wisdom and advice of my many friends and role models. The fact that this award was bestowed on me is solely due to Christ and what he has done for me. It speaks to my husband and how much patience he is forced to put into practice by living with me.
As many times as I have pictured myself running faster, jumping higher, standing on the podium, walking a runway with the Miss America wave or whatever nonsense I have conjured up, this award is most precious. Not because it's about me, but because of what Christ is doing through me.
Comments
• May. 15, 2006
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Posted by Leigh2
Congratulations! That is so neat...and what a memorable Mother's Day!
• May. 28, 2006
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Posted by OreoSouza
Yes. I don't know you as well as those in your real life know you, but the bits I've read about you...yes, you deserve that award. Congratulations. You wear your title well.
