Thanks, Mom

Today the kids had their school Christmas parties.  Such a fun time!  I think I remember every one of my Christmas parties from school-- maybe I should have remembered what I learned instead of the parties, but at least I remembered something!  One thing I remember from my parties at school was that my mom was always there.  She was usually the room mom, and I loved it!  At the school I grew up in, there wasn't near the parent support as there is at the school my kids attend, so sometimes she was the only mom there.  I was so proud that it was my mom that was up there.  She was always up there when I needed her-- party or not.  She sacrificed A LOT so she could be there for my brother and myself.  For that, and many other things, I thank her.  Actually, that sounds pretty similar to life now.. she is always there for me.  I hope that is one thing that my kids remember, that I was always there for them.. either at the parties, or when they needed me.   So, for all the years I didn't thank you and took you for granted I would like to say:  Thanks mom.  Thanks for putting your children first, and leading by such a great example of how to be a mom.  I hope that I can live up to your example, and maybe I won't, but I will sure try.  (ok, enough sucking up.. but hey, Christmas is around the corner!  ;)  We all know I can't get too mushy, it's just not my thang...)

Kara had her Christmas party, too, but moms can't go to those!  Tomorrow the kids get out early, and then we have 2.5 weeks off!  I'm excited now, but check my blog in a week or two to see how I'm doing!!!