Mother's Day

I had a fantastic Mother's Day yesterday. Mr. D didn't have any church meetings in the morning (thanks bishop!)so he got up and got the kids ready while I was still in bed. He made breakfast, including some really yummy blueberry muffins, that we all sat down to eat together. We also got to drive to church together, which is a wonderful thing- it felt so nice to go into the church as a family.

Sacrament meeting went well, also. The primary children sang two songs and did a great job. They are always so cute. The talks were on gratitude and being thankful for your blessings (for example, your mother). The Spirit was present- it was a nice feeling, bearing witness to me that not only should I be grateful for my blessings, but also that I have been given SO MANY things for which I should be thankful.

Primary Jr. sharing time went well, and the Spirit was also present when those little children sang "He Sent His Son" (Children's Songbook 34-35) It talks all about why Heavenly Father would send His Son to us. What a sweet feeling.

Sr. Primary was a little harder, I got frustrated with the children and sort of chewed them out (not really, but enough that I feel badly) for being irreverent and indifferent to the songs about the Savior. *Sigh* I still have a lot to learn about being Christlike.

After church, Princess had her baptismal interview with the bishop. I have no doubt she is ready to be baptized- she already has a good understanding of the gospel. While we were waiting for the bishop, Noodle pulled the fire alarm. Luckily, there were only a few people in the building and they got it turned off before the fire department had to come. He also used chalk to outline the walls in the mother's lounge. Again, sigh, he has so much curiousity and energy.

When we got home Noodle went down for a nap and Princess and Mr. Man went downstairs to play. Mr. D and I took a nap, too. It felt so good. The kids were all wonderful to let us sleep.

Mr. D got up and made dinner and did the dishes. Princess and Mr. Man were downstairs being industrious and played outside. I got to talk to my brother on the phone for a while. He is headed to South Africa today for a summer internship. I am a little scared for him, but I am sure he will have a great experience.

At dinner the Princess gave me a flower arrangement of paper flowers-each had a reason written on it why she was grateful for me-, a necklace and bracelet she had made, a book, and a card. Mr. Man gave me a card and a bead dolphin he had made. Mr. D gave me a wall hanging for our room, and a very sweet card that made me cry. Noodle gave me kisses and a cute squeal because he was so excited for me to open my present. They are all so wonderful to me. I am so happy to be their wife and mother- what a blessing.

After dinner, Mr. D changed an incredible yucky diaper (so I didn't have to) and then we sat together on the couch before putting the kids to bed. It was a great day, very relaxing and happy. Thank you family!

How did I see the hand of the Lord today? In all those blessings I just talked about and in feeling the Spirit. I am grateful to the Lord for all he has given me!