I am a Mother!!!

"You can't possibly do this alone, but you do have help. The Master of Heaven and Earth is there to bless you.... Rely on Him. Rely on Him heavily. Rely on him forever." -Jeffrey R. Holland. This was quoted in the book, 'I am a Mother' by Jane Clayson Johnson. I highly recommend it.

Well today, I got up, got the kids off to school, (ok, John did that) fed Brigham, changed his diaper, and took a shower, got Lydia ready, and then fed Brigham again. John came home to watch the kids while I went to the grocery store to buy food to fix four dinners tonight. Michelle, Maryann, a friend and I made four dinners of the same thing and then divided them up among each other, so I won't have to cook this week!!!! Well, it is evening, we just ate, the kids are doing their homework, we will read our books and have family home evening which I am not prepared for. We need to take treats to two neighbors, because we got spooked and have to spread the halloween cheer. My kitchen looks like I made four meals, and well that's my job, I am a mother.

I have to thank my mom, she is my inspiration and my strength. She came to my house for five days when Brigham was born, and she didn't stop. She found something to do every minute. She brought cute activities for my older kids, and my house never looked better. My husband has been so awesome, he helps so much with the kids, and is always wanting to give me a break. My sisters, Lauralee, Michelle, Maryann, and sister-in-law Laurie cleaned my house spotless, of course they did it with 12 kids running around too. Maryann is such a motivater, she motivates me all the time. I love talking to Lar on the phone, she is such a fun mom. Michelle, well she could be my mom too. She just sees what needs to be done and does it. She is so mothering, and is just like my mom, just always doing something for someone else to lighten their load as if her load is not heavy enough (owner of a spa, mother of 3, young women's leader, and wife of the 2nd counselor). Well, my kids just informed me that we have a neighborhood block party. Looks like plans have changed, that's what is fun about being a mom, it is never ever boring!!!!