If You Were Three......

If you were three
and could not see
Higher than the table;
And everyone put things on shelves
Whenever they were able;
And no one let you touch or squeeze
Or otherwise explore
How could you learn the thing you need
To know when you are four?

Leola B. Perry

My dear Grandma Perry wrote that poem. (My Mom's Mom) Having a two year old close enough to three, myself I can appreciate that poem a little more now. I love how my own Mother and Father have made it a priority to make sure that their grandchildren feel welcome in their home and are able to touch things and play with things. I am really also blessed that Kevin's parents do the same.

Seriously, how unfortunate that there are some homes that kids go into and are not able to touch this or that. Don't get me wrong. I like nice things and I think people should have some nice things. Especially Grandparents, they deserve and have things they may not want touched (keepsakes) but I think it is truly a blessing to have wonderful Grandparents on both sides who love and know that possessions we have, are Just That Possessions.

I need to do a better job at this. I think this poem is a good reminder for me. Not to take away from caring for our things and treating them with respect, which I also think is important to teach!

This is me, just thinking...

Happy Mother's Day!

This coming Sunday is Mother's Day! I know it will be a busy one so I thought I would take a moment and express my appreciation to the Mother's in my life.

I am truly blessed to have a Mother like mine! She means everything to me. There is not a day that goes by that she does not give and serve her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Thank you Mom for your example of Love! I watch you and am in awe of your ability to do it all!
Thank you for your quite and sweet Testimony of Jesus Christ I see it in all you do.

I am also very blessed to have Kevin's Mom in my life. She is such a wonderful Mother! I am so grateful to her for my Amazing husband. Thank you for raising him in the gospel. I am also so grateful for all she does for me and my family. Thank you for your love and kindness and wonderful example of service.

I hope you both have a wonderful Mother's Day!! You deserve it! I love you both and am grateful for your wonderful example's of what being a Mother is all about!

Side note: I know there are those Mother's who hate Mother's Day or feel guilty on this day. I am young in the mothering business but hey I say any day I get to kick my feet up and get a present well than I welcome that day! Not to say that may change in the future, since I have a lot to work on in the mothering department but hey gifts are always welcome. Ha Ha.