Mother's Day

 Mother's Day quickly approaches and it has been giving me all kinds of emotional thoughts.

I have been obviously thinking about my mom. She is the greatest thing since the internet was discovered. My Mom is tough,smart,caring,giving,funny,wise,loving,understanding,forgiving,hardworking,selfless,humble, spiritual,confident,loyal and more then I could ever put into words. She taught me how to be a loving, confident, strong woman. She taught me not to be afraid to face what ever life threw at me. She taught be get back up and keep fighting. She taught me I was worth so much more than the world wanting me to be. She loves me unconditionally. She loves the man I choose to marry (even though some days she didn't want to). She loves my kids to the point of ridiculous (which is a very good thing). She loves the Savior and she taught me how to do the same. These small words don't begin to touch the greatness that is my mother. I thank my Heavenly Father everyday for letting her be my mom. 

Next, I've been thinking about Mother's Day in the commercial sense. I heard on the radio that Mother's Day spending will be up 8% then last year. Most mom's will get the standard flowers,card, and Sunday brunch. Apparently 15% will get new tech this Mother's Day. That's awesome for business and the mother's who will the recipients. I am not one to bulk at the free market system for benefiting from our need to monetarily show our appreciation to motherhood. I just wonder if there is to much pressure in this form of appreciation. Are children going to feel horrible they can't get mom flowers? Do mother's feel hurt not receiving flowers? 

Which brings me to my last thought about Mother's Day. I am a mother and this is my plea. 

I want my Mother's Day to be filled with laughter, thoughtfulness, and forgiveness.  I don't want my spouse or kids to argue over how they are going to show their love. I want them to just show love. I want them to jump and help without being asked. I want them to put their things away the first time. I want the words they say to each other to be in loving, kind tones. I would like them not to roll theirs eyes when I share my thoughts out of love and concern. I just want my family to be happy.