Because She Is a Mother

"She broke the bread into two fragments and gave them to her children, who ate with eagerness. 'She hath kept none for herself,' grumbled the sergeant.

"'Because she is not hungry,' said a soldier.

"'No,' said the sergeant, 'because she is a mother.'"

-Victor Hugo



Over the past few days as I've reflected on Christmas and the generous gifts my mother gave us I've been thinking of the many other things my mom has given me over the years; certainly life is enough to deserve life-long appreciation, but she's also given me so many things that were important to me like a homemade pumpkin wedding cake, the wedding dress of my dreams, a trip to Spain for graduation, decorations for every birthday, countless cookies and more love than I'll ever know. Today I am grateful for a loving mom, whose care for me surely goes beyond what I'll ever know.

He Gave Me the Sun

For Christmas, TJ gave me the sun - in the form of a pass to the tanning salon. I am ecstatic. My intention is not to get tan but rather to feel the sun - it makes such a difference with Seasonal Affective Disorder. I went yesterday for 8 minutes and it was so, so wonderful. It was a very thoughtful gift and one that I will certainly enjoy for a long while.

Stress

1. One of my employees is out all week.
2. My second employee is working half their normal hours this week.
3. I have a 10 page paper due on Thursday night.
4. I have a final in Stats tonight.
5. I have about 120 pages of textbook reading to do by Thursday night.
6. I have a group of people coming to the house tomorrow night.
7. For those of you who know the Christmas presents I'm making, you understand why this is on the list.

I have the accompanying headaches, stomachaches, and tears that come with it all. Cross your fingers for us - TJ has finals too.

A Few of My Favorites

My husband
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Warm and gooey chocolate chip cookies
Newbery books
The piano - especially the full grand pianos that can explode with sound
The chidwinks - BuMu, Bopper, and my Little T
My little man - Clark
School
Business
Elder Holland
Cards - the kind you make and read
General Conference
Thurn and Taxis
Authentic Spanish accents
Clean sheets
Sunshine
A good workout
Christmas
Shopping for other people
New clothes
Sunsets
People that make me feel wonderful
The Cosby Show
Ross
All my family. My Milar family and my Morris family. Every one of them (over 40 and counting).
My Management class
Being with Emily
Sally Zollinger
Diane Petersen
BYU
My dear Tamara