Mom Memories

Happy Mother's Day Mom!
I am privileged to have such a wonderful mom. She was always very dedicated to me and our family. Here are some memories of her that show what kind of person she is.
*I played volleyball all through school and she was my biggest fan. She tried to make it to as many games as possible. During club season she would spend every weekend with me at tournaments. One weekend she twisted her ankle walking out to the car and spent the entire day hobbling around the gym. By the end of the day her foot was very swollen and she had to go to the doctor. She never even complained.
*Throughout high school there were many nights when I was up late doing homework. Many times she would sit up with me and make me hot tea to drink.
*The famous Tupperware bowl - my mom has always had this really large Tupperware bowl that we would use to make homemade rolls! Those rolls are my favorite! For this last birthday my mom bought me a bowl just like hers (different color) and gave me the roll recipe!
*All through high school I had choir during zero hour (7 am class). My mom would get up every morning with me and make me a good hearty breakfast. I was involved in sports and needed that good start to my day! She would make pancakes, french toast, eggs and toast, etc.
*My mom is famous for her love of rearranging furniture. She would weekly change around our living room...okay so maybe that is exaggerating, but it could have easily been monthly. My brother inherited her knack for this as he also constantly changes his living room. I do not have many ways that I can change up my living area, but growing up I was famous for switching my bedroom or even switching rooms. I would get that itch for change and would go and ask one of my brothers if they would switch rooms with me. They didn't usually care. My mom was very patient with me and would roll up her sleeves and help me. Sometimes this would even involve moving my water bed.
*After Josh and I first got married my cooking skills were pretty limited (not much has changed in 11 years). I remember the first time I made a turkey. I was on the phone with my mom the entire step of the way. The turkey turned out good, but the process was pretty comical!
*After Katelyn was born, my mom came and stayed with me for a short time. This time was a treasure for me. Being a first time mom was exciting and overwhelming at the same time. My mom definitely made the transition easier. She even got up with me during the night when Katelyn would wake up to eat. She would change Katelyn and then chat with me to help keep me awake.
*When I was pregnant with Makenna I had kidney stones. I spent the last 6 weeks of pregnancy lying on the couch drugged up with pain medication. My mom came down and stayed for a month with me to take care of Katelyn and Brenden. I am not sure how we would have made it without her.

Thank you mom for always being there for me. I hope this day was special for you! Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all other moms reading this!