Gratitude

I've spent the last few days updating my the look of my blog, and as a result, I have spent a lot of time looking at old pictures of our little family.  I am left with a great sense of gratitude for my family.  I am pretty darn lucky.  I have two great kids, one more on the way, and a wonderful husband.  Who could ask for anything more?  I know I have posted many stories about all of the crazy mischief that my kids get into.  I am sure that more than once I have whined, or complained about the difficulties of being a mother.  But tonight, I am very grateful to be just that, a mother.  What a wonderful blessing.

In primary this year, our chorister is teaching a song called "The Family is of God."  Despite having a catchy tune, it has a wonderful message.  The chorus is my favorite, it says:

'God gave us families,

to help us become what he wants us to be.

This is how he shares his love,

for the family is of God.'

I think this has got to be the greatest primary song ever.  I am so very grateful for my family, and the love that I feel through them.  Besides, if my kids weren't so silly and inventive, life would be pretty boring.  I realize that I am going to regret that comment, but it's true.  So many of their crazy ideas and adventures bring a bunch of joy and laughter that brightens up my day.  (It is also the cause of a lot work too, but maybe I need a bit of an attitude adjustment some days. . .)