EdwardsFamily: Being a mom

Monday, February 22, 2010

Being a mom

If you know me very well- you've heard me say how much I love being a Mom. Its true. I really do. When my kids were all small and sweet I used to look at them and reply- 'wow they can't all be mine- where is their natural mother?!'

As I've watched Mandy mother Smoochy I get a heart full of memories that come flooding back. The diapers, the diaper bag, wipes. bottles, sippy's, Blankys, hugs, books, wiping, bathing, feeding and the beautiful poems and crayon art! When you're in it - it feels like they will never grow up and then one day you wake up and the house is quiet. Too quiet...and quiet most of the time.

With only 2 left at home and both teens, the quiet time is in the mornings- friday night girl parties can be noisy. Your car tends to be more noisy. I still love being a mom. I'm a mom with older children. I'm glad there isn't a graduation from being a mom. Its a great calling, one I'd never trade!

Our Family Mission Statement

We recognize and respect that we have come from different backgrounds and upbringings
But that we are now united as one, with common goals and visions. We share an eternal bond That enables us to communicate honestly and openly in all issues. We are each other's greatest strength, comfort and encouragement.
Together we have a home of Love, harmony, cleanliness and learning, One to which we want to come back to each day and where family, friends and neighbors
Can come and feel comfort and peace; our doors are always open. The way we live our lives invites the spirit to dwell here. We turn our back to all influences that would cause the spirit to leave our minds, our Hearts and our home. We seek goodness in all situations and people, constantly keeping our eyes and hearts open to others in need, most specifically our extended families, which we hold dear.
We wish to instill in our children Unconditional love, respect, happiness and integrity And understand that we must first embody these qualities ourselves. Our ultimate goal is to return to our Heavenly Father together -- a complete family -- And we strive to instill in each this sense of unity. We strengthen and encourage each other so that each person has the capacity to gain a sense of self and individual worth from within themselves, independent of all outside influences.
As a family, We eat together, pray together, study and ponder the scriptures and gospel together, attend church together and laugh together.
We know when to work, when to play and when to relax. Most of all, we know each other. We know how to make each other smile and laugh And we are constantly seeking opportunities to do so. Our greatest legacy will be that we loved each other well.