Where would we be without mothers?  Obviously not here.  Besides bringing us into the world, moms do so much for us.  I am so lucky to have such wonderful mothers in my life.

First of all the GG’s – the Great Grandmas.  My grandmas have been a wonderful blessing in my life.  I have great memories of visiting grandma’s house or having them visit us.  Whether it was bringing cookies or making pancakes with powdered sugar, there was always a special treat from grandma.  Of course before they were my grandmas they were my parent’s moms.  They did a great job raising them.  And now they are my kids great grandmas.  My kids love to see them.  To have a story read to them or just to show them their latest trick.  I am so grateful for my Grandma Jean and Grandma Nettie.  Love you both.

What can I say about my mom?  She has been there for me since the beginning.  Always there to encourage and support me and she continues to do so.  She has worked so hard for 30+ years to teach me things that will make me a better person.  As you get older you start to realize more of the things that were done for you.  I see how crazy our schedules are with our kids and I realize what it was like for my mom.  It’s understandable why she could have forgotten to pick me up from soccer practice.  Don’t worry mom, it was only a 3.6 mile walk home .  I distinctly remember that experience, but what I don’t remember is the countless times that she was there to pick me up.  I guess we tend to remember the abnormal situations.  That’s why moms get taken for granted so much.  They do so much for us all the time that we don’t notice, or just expect.  Thanks mom for all of the things you have done and continue to do for me.

My wife is a wonderful mother to all of us.  Like I just said, there is so much that she does for us that goes unnoticed or unthanked.  There is the eternal laundry, cleaning, taxiing, organizing, somtimes cooking , early mornings with the babies, checking homework, helping at school, and love and support for all we do.  Kristin is an incredible mother.  We are so blessed to have her.  She keeps the family on track.  I don’t know what I would do without her.  I love you.  Thank you for all you do.

Thanks to all the mothers in our lives.  We love and appreciate all you do.

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