To The Moms We Love

What's a mother's day without a mom tribute? To me, a pictures say a thousand words, so I'll let them do most of the talking. But here are a few words about my Mom Carrie, and John's Mom Jane.

things I've learned from my Mom Carrie:

Never give up
If your life isn't turning out the way you thought doesn't mean that it can't be better than you thought
Make fun no matter where you are or how much you have (getting ice cream cones from McDonalds drive-in in our jammies anyone?)
Things will always look better after you get some sleep
Bach and Broccoli is NOT a good movie. No matter how many times you check it out.
Stop worrying and get to work. That's the only way you'll feel better.
Fasting may have been "my choice." But a mother's disapproval is a strong deterrent.
Pray.
There is nothing funnier than a mom dancing to The Age of Aquarius while driving.
The international sign for cookies.
Popcorn and pink lemonade are a match made in heaven.
Be patient.

Love you Mom.










Lessons John learned from his Mom Jane:

Work hard (whether it's school or digging holes for trees).
Value a good education and keep learning your whole life.
Don't buy dogs to protect ducks.
Don't buy toys from the grocery store (or $20 mp3 players off of ebay).
Be willing to acknowledge your mistakes and become better.
Appreciate the things that you have instead of wishing for things to be different.
Try to think the best of people because you never know what they are going through.
Let your kids express themselves, even if it means letting them paint Egyptian hieroglyphics on their walls.
Family hugs are important.
You can never own too many books.
The world is a fascinating place, especially when you get to travel all over with your family.
There's more to life than playing computer games all day.

I love you Mom.








And lastly, things that I have learned during the few years that I have been a mother.

Laugh. And when things are not fun, laugh harder.
Always have stain remover in the house.
Snuggle as much as possible.
Going outside is a mother's best friend.
Whining is a toddler's national pastime. Don't take it personally.
Kisses and bandaids are secret anti-crying weapons.
Act silly when no one is watching.
Discipline even when people are watching.
Say I love you a million times a day. Hug twice that amount.
Always have bubbles.
Princess shaped chicken noodle soup is yummier than the kind without shapes.
Sometimes it's okay to laugh at your child when you should be punishing them because it's hard to keep a straight face.
Let Daddy help. A lot.


How could you not love being a mom to that face? Happy Mom's Day.