Why Just Today...

It's Mother's Day, although I'm sure most of you already knew that. Today is the day when Moms are appreciated and acknowledged for all they do each and every day for the good of the family. I should have known that my day wasn't going to go according to my plan. You see, I chose this weekend, out of any other, to get sick. And not just a sniffle hear or there, but the kind of sick that knocks you on your back and makes you wish you never had to get out of bed. I thought I'd recover quickly, I usually do. But Saturday came and I was miserable. My chest hurt, my sinuses hurt, and I was so congested I couldn't even taste my food. I was tired, but couldn't sleep and no amount of medicine seemed to do the trick. My wonderful, amazing husband granted my wish Saturday by making me french toast for breakfast. He occupied the kids all day while I rested, and I'm always grateful for the help he gives. I know its hard for him to handle both kids for long periods of time since he's not used to it and at one point yesterday her looked at me and said,
"Could you just hurry up and get better, you just hold down the fort a lot better than I do."
Its true. I do. But every once and awhile I need a break, even when I don't want it. The house was a mess, the laundry piling up and as much as I hated looking at it that way; I just didn't have it in me to do anything about it. Sunday came, and again my amazing husband took both kids to church, all on his own, while I stayed home to recover. It's Mother's day, and I was granted 3 peaceful hours to myself.
So why then, was it not enough? I tend to have expectations about certain days and often times I let them get the best of me. There was no glorious meal, no fancy gift, and no fresh flowers just to say I Love You. After church, Taylor came in with a card from Curt and my favorite candy bar. The card was sentimental and expressed his love and appreciation, but I suddenly felt like I had expected so much more; maybe that I deserved more. Wasn't this the one day of the year that was dedicated to mothers? Where did I come up with the preconceived idea that gifts were to be given in physical form? As I expressed my feelings and disappointment to my husband, he ended up frustrated and confused. He thought he'd done a good job, while I apparently believed otherwise. After an hour long "discussion", we ended up laughing about the whole situation. It was then I realized that I'd overlooked all the small things Curtis had done for me over the weekend. I blame it on society.
Why is it only on this particular day that we focus on all that mother's do? Shouldn't we take time each day to appreciate those around us for all they do?
Yes. We should.
My husband came through in the end. He made me smile today, when I was down and upset. He always has a way of turning things around. That's why I love him. He enjoys life no matter what the situation and I am a better person because of him.
On this Mother's Day, I am grateful for a husband to laugh with and 2 kids who push me each day to be better. I'm also reminded to show my appreciation every day to those in my life that do so much. To just a few of you, I'll say thank you...
To my husband~ again, for just being the kind of man he is....Amazing.
To my amazing mom~For always being there, and being the kind of mom I strive to be. You are the greatest example of a mom, and I love you for it.
To my Heavenly Father~for giving me all that I have that is good, without Him, I wouldn't be surrounded by such amazing people.
To my Dad~for always giving the guidance and counsel that I need, even when it's hard to hear.
To all the friends I have made on my journey~thank you for accepting me for who I am.

For EVERYONE who reads this blog, thank you:)