Reflections on Motherhood

I could try and use my Mother's Day post to publicly profess why my Mom is the best in the world but I know I would fall short in describing just what an amazing woman she is. I know if I put David up to the same task words wouldn't be enough to describe how much he loves and adores his mom. I hope we tell you both enough how great you are and how much we love you!

And because I can't do that as well as I'd want to here are some thoughts on motherhood I've been meaning to journal (the blog will have to suffice)...

"The noblest calling in the world is motherhood. True motherhood is the most beautiful of all arts, the greatest of all professions. She who can paint a masterpiece, or who can write a book that will influence millions, deserves the plaudits and admiration of mankinds; but she who rears successfully a family of healthy, beautiful sons and daughters whose immortal souls will exert an influence throughout the ages long after paintings shall have faded, and books and statuses shall have decayed or been destroyed, deserves the highest honor that man can give, and the choicest blessings of God." ~ David O. McKay

I remember when it used to be acceptable to respond with "a mom" when asked what you wanted to be when you grow up. Is it just me or are those days long gone? Work, education and worldly statuses have overshadowed women's true role to be a mother.
I'm not ashamed to say that this, what I'm doing right now, is what I've always wanted. I've never worried for a second that I would regret having kids so quickly or so close together. I'm not anxiously awaiting the day they leave the house so I can go back to work. I don't feel that I am at all supressed by staying at home with my kids every day. It is the most fufilling, rewarding thing I've ever done. So in answer to "What do you want to do/be when you grow up?" I answer proudly - I am doing it. I am a MOM and that is enough. That is everything.