Sunday, May 12, 2013

Mother's Day

Today being Mother's Day I have been thinking about how blessed I am to have you in my life Gavin. You are the sweetest little boy. You love to show affection, and are always giving me kisses, and wanting me to hold you and snuggle you. I love every moment of it. You have so much joy in your heart, and are so excited about life. I love how you love and take care of your little sister. I know you will always be there for her, and watch out for her. She loves you.

Today was your first time singing in sacrament meeting with the primary kids up on the podium. You were so excited to go up there. You stood in the very front, and were beaming the whole time. When you came and sat down you said, "I did it all by myself!!" You were so happy and excited to have been up there.

I was so happy today when during the opening prayer in sacrament meeting you folded your arms, bowed your head, and closed your eyes so reverently for the entire prayer. It bought tears to my eyes, and I could feel the spirit so strongly in that moment. You don't really like saying the prayer at home, and we have been struggling with you being reverent during prayers. So, it was such a neat experience for me to see you applying the principles that we are teaching you everyday in our home. You are so sweet, and you tell me sometimes when we talk about Jesus that you "feel him in your heart."

I wish I could capture every little thing you do. You are growing up so fast, and I always want to cherish the simple every day moments I share with you. I love being your mom more than anything in the world. I love being home with you each day. I love helping you grow and learn. It can be hard, and tiring and frustrating, but I am always learning how to be better, and how I can be the best mom for you. I love hearing your little stories you tell me, or hiding in the blankets from monsters. You are my world, and I love you more than anything.