Bittersweet

 (picture from March 2013)

Today was a very bittersweet Mother's Day.  I was released from my calling as Young Women's President.  I have been so very blessed to be involved in a part of these girls lives (these are only half of them) for the last 23 months.

So here are the best things about this Mother's Day.  I truly believe that it's not the presents that make the day or the gifts.  Its the sweet acts from my children that make the day the best!

Here are the things that brought joy to my day today from the people I love:

Jacob - Waking up and having him giving me a hug and a kiss.  Also having him hold my hand through Sacrament meeting while I cried.

McKay - Offering to make me a breakfast sandwich (which didn't agree with my stomach.)

Kirsten - Singing in the special musical number.

Cruz - His special note saying he loves me because "She takes me to school and lets me have friends over even if I don't do my jobs or my homework."

Katanya - A book about her mom.  I love the honesty of children.  Some of her writings were, "My mom is as pretty as a rainbow.  She is as sweet as an angel.  She is as smart as a scientist, but most of all she is as special as a fairy!  She said I was 30 (smart girl!) and that I like to give her hugs.  My favorite thing to do to relax in my bed and sleep and that I am really good at cleaning.  

The Young Women!  Hearing them sing in sacrament meeting and then sharing a special testimony meeting during Young Women's and being able to hear them bare their testimonies.  It was amazing!  I love and pray for each one of them.

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing Mom's out there!