Mothers Day 2008-I learned something about myself today-I have never liked being treated to Breakfast in Bed, but my hubby and kids already know that! Jared was great to get up and get kids ready for church, he is usually gone by the time we are rushing around trying to get everyone dressed and fed and out the door, so I think he was a little baffled today by Cole who will not take a bath lately because he pooped in the tub a few weeks ago and everyone freaked out-Sammi who wanted a certain dress, Emi who walks around like a zombie in the mornings, slowly but surely getting herself ready, and then packing the diaper bag for mom, and Porter who is so grumpy that if you attempt to talk to him before he has eaten, you better expect your head returned on a platter. As I watched him, and actually took time to iron my skirt today, I tried not to laugh, and I tried not to step in and take over. As we were walking out the door, Sammi doubled over on the floor with stomach pain, she was shaking and calling out for me to hold her. She is hardly ever sick, so this was wierd for her. I ended up shoving my lesson at Jared, adding that I was taking Porter's primary class also, "here is the lesson, the treats, the activity and the game"-he was also in charge of teaching YM today, and he needed to be on time so he could make sure the Sacrament was ready. As I sat on the floor next to Sammi and watched her squirm with pain, I held her hand and rubbed her back, I worried enough for five moms, and grandmas too. I realized that this is what Mother's Day is all about. I am not one to enjoy sitting and doing nothing. I need to be needed. And being a mom is just that. Everyone needs you, usually all at the same time. As frusturating as that can be, it is also very fulfilling. I love watching my family sit down to a meal, and actually love it so much they argue over who gets "the last". So all in all, it was great Mother's Day, Jared came home from church and cooked "Egg Mcmuffins" and the kids did the dishes. We played outside with the dog, and I wrote a song for girls camp! I love being a mom, even when it involves throw up! Happy Mothers Day!