What My Mom Taught Me
You taught me that thank you notes are to be handwritten and on time.
You taught me that high heels are for evening and, even then, proceed cautiously.
You taught me that clothes should be ironed and nails should be clean.
You taught me that laughing at yourself is more fun than criticizing yourself.
You taught me that I can do anything I want to do. No exceptions.
You taught me that not everything is fair.
You taught me that I should give as much as I am capable of giving.
You taught me that showing respect and love for others is showing respect and love for the Lord.
You taught me that it is okay to stand up for yourself.
You taught me that paychecks are just paychecks and that you can’t put a price tag on the things in life that are truly valuable.
You taught me that there is no limit as to how far family will go for each other.
You taught me to love God and to seek Him in everything I do.
You taught me to be a wife.
But today, more than any of those things, I want to thank you for teaching me how to be a mom.
I love you, Mom.
27 Comments
Alyssa
Thank goodness I”m on my lunch b/c this is yet another post that made me tear up! The last pic is so great!!
Staci
What a beautiful post. You obviously love your mama and she’s obviously been a fantastic role model for you. I’m totally stealing this idea and doing a tribute to my mom. 🙂
Lindsay (Young Married Mom)
And then I cried in the mi
Lindsay (Young Married Mom)
And then I cried in the middle of the afternoon. So sweet and heartfelt. Happy Mother’s Day!
kirsten
You’re lucky to have had such a great role model, and to have a great mom to this day. It made me cry.
Lauren
That picture of your mom and dad kissing is absolutely adorable! You have a lovely role model 🙂
Sarah @TheExPat Bride
so lovely! Just in time for mother’s day.
Waiting for Bulgaria
So sweet. I love that last pic.
Rachel
I think there’s something in my eye…
Tawny
*tears*
Alaina
That last picture is just so amazing. So sweet!
RACHEL
way to go to make me cry! and i dont cry easily!
Rebecca @ The Reluctant Housewife
I think you’re trying to see how often you can get your readers to cry! This is such a sweet post. Happy Mother’s Day to you and your mom…and now your sister too!
Stefania
Not fair to the emotional pregnant woman. What a beautiful post. Moms are a special thing. Happy mother’s day to you and your mom!
Kay (Blue Speckled Pup)
What wonderful pictures and wonderful lessons. You’ve made me want to write my momma a hand-written thank you.
Marie @ It's a Kind of Normal
This is such a beautiful post, your mom comes across as such an amazing lady. I really love the last picture of the three of you.
Jen at Cabin Fever
Aww! I absolutely love this post. I, myself, was just lamenting over thoughts of motherhood and how amazing my relationship has grown with my mother since I’ve become pregnant. I’ve learned so much from my mother, too, but as I traverse into motherhood she is teaching me more than I ever could have imagined. Your post illustrates that all too well. 🙂 Cabin Fever in Vermont
Ashley @A Recipe for Sanity
This is beautiful, Katie. Thanks so much for sharing this with us.
rabih
im your reader from lebanon …i read your blog regularly and i always enjoy.i save alot of pages on my phone and read them during free time!imagine!!i like most the comments readers send,i make sure to read them alll.
Julie K.
There is something special about theword mother. I love all your sentences. Thanks for this great post.
sophie
What a beautiful post! Loved reading every bit of it.
Jess @ Diary of a Misplaced Kiwi
Aren’t Mum’s amazing! I always thought my mum was great but now since I’ve got my own baby I appreciate her even more!
jessa r.
happy mother’s day! you are such a wonderful, inspirational woman – a role model for me, as i want to be a mother some day while also having a career. thank you for sharing your journey with us!!
Kat @ Living Like the Kings
OMG I just cried a little. Happy Mother’s Day.
JenniferLO
What a beautiful post! Brought tears to my eyes!! On a completely unrelated note — just found out last night that I might be moving to Winter Haven, FL! EEK!!!
Jennifer
This one brought me happy tears! And has me calling my Mom right now.
Shell
She sounds like an amazing woman. I love that last pic- so sweet!