A Moment for My MOM!!

Did you know that elephant moms gestate their calves for 22 months?
- Thank Heaven I was only in your belly for 38-40 weeks MOM!!

Did you know that the average age at which a woman becomes a mom for the first time is 25.1 years?
- I do believe you were 25 when you had me...granted I wasn't your first, but according to this it's probably when you became a mom for the first time;) J/K

Did you know that 81% of American children younger than 6 eat dinner with their mothers most evenings?
- Mom you performed way above average on this one, I would say you achieved 100% with all of your children around the dinner table. I mean really... younger then 6 where else would we be!!

Did you know that Mr. Roger’s mom knit many of the sweaters he donned on the set of his popular children’s television show?
- Oh boy, I'm not sure I would have worn the Easter Dresses on a television show but I do remember you sewing(that's like kniting...right?) You made such beautiful stuff!


Okay so these are just silly facts about Mothers...Here are some real ones about My MOM.

Did you know that my Mom had 5 out of her 6 kids NATURAL?!
- Mom you are an example of both inner strength as well as outer strength. I know I have defiantly tested both your inner & outer strength @ times, but I hope you know that I love you!

Did you know that I took my whole 6th grade class over to my house without telling my mom & she came out of her room after just getting out of the shower(she was dressed)and there we all were?
- I don't think you even got mad at me, thanks for always making EVERYONE feel welcome in our home; especially your family. Home is always a warm place of love!

Did you know that with 4 years of playing High School Basketball & Soccer she only missed 1 basketball game?
- Thank you for being my #1 fan Mom. You always support me no matter what, thank you!

Did you know that my Mom is an excellent teacher of life, the gospel, and of love?
- I've never known anyone who works so hard on preparing the lesson they will teach in church so that they can convey what the sisters need to hear. You are an AMAZING teacher who teaches with the spirit & by example!

Did you know that my Mom loves to golf & is good too?!
- Thank you for letting me(who's not so good) go with you, I enjoy the time we get to talk and just enjoy each others company.

I could go on and on about how my MOM is a...Friend, companion, hug giver, cookie baker, cake maker, listener of stories, hair braider/poofer, role model, teacher, coach, example, best friend,& the best grandma you could ask for your own kids to have...



But I think we all know her best as my MOM a.k.a (Petree) Happy Mothers Day Mom I love you!!