Jeannie came home from school on Friday and said,
Jeannie: Mama, can I give you my gift for Mother's Day now?
Me: Why? Can't you wait until Mother's Day?
Jeannie: Well, I don't know what to do with it.
Me: What do you mean? I smiled.
Jeannie: I just don't know what to do with it. (I know something must be bothering her because she said it twice!)
Me: Okay, if you feel like it. :)
Then she went upstairs, came to the kitchen and gave me this oregano plant.
Me: Hahaha... no wonder!!! (I love herbs and was just thinking of growing some basil and parsley.)
Other than the plant, Jeannie also made me a silver ring from her metal class. I love the design, and the fact that it was made from my daughter!!! I love it so much that I wear it on my wedding finger. She knew exactly what I want... something simple and priceless!
Then, my good helper, Evan insisted on cleaning the dishes after lunch. When he was done, he went outside and picked this beautiful flower for me from our garden.
Evan: Mama, see what I got you?
Me: Wow... That's beautiful, Evan! Thank you!
Evan: This is the first one to bloom on the tree... do you want another one?
Me: Ah nope... just leave them there. I want to see flowers on that tree.
Evan: Oh, mama! Don't worry, there are plenty of them!
Me: I laughed... he is just that sweet and cute! "No, Evan... just leave them alone!!!"
This kid helped me so much everyday that he doesn't even need to please me with flowers on special occasion!
And Johnny got me this lovely mug. He said, "I purposely ordered this huge mug for you so that you can have a big cup of hot chocolate in the winter!" His comment just melted my heart.
I often wonder what I have done to deserve a loving family? No doubt in my mind that I had been blessed by Heavenly Father with these sweet spirits in my life. I am thankful for the blessings of temple marriage, and the sealing power of my children and husband for all eternity. I love them so much that I want to live with them not only in this life, but for life eternal. Thank you guys for allowing me to be who I am, and for loving me even when I am mad, impatient and unforgiving. You all are my everything!!!
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That evening, I made my family their favorite ginger/green onion chicken wings, shrimp and celery, plus the sparkling apple cider (store bought) for dinner!
Can't believe I forgot to take a picture of the dinner. :(
4 comments:
I'm glad you had such a wonderful Mother's Day. You are a fabulous mom and I have learned so much from you. Thank you for being such a great example and such a wonderful woman in my life. I miss you!
your kids are so kind and johnny is so loving. i am just happy for you.
Sarah, you just impressed me in everything that you don. don't underestimate your influcence on others!!! love you and miss you too!
thanks, fish!!! are you excited about your trip to home???
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