“Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind. It places her who honors its holy calling and service next to the angels.” (the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
I love being a mom. I love all the crazy, chaotic days as well as the calm, quiet days. I love the noise – babies crying, children laughing, sisters giggling, the hushed tones of bedtime prayers. I love the sweet dandelion bouquets, the wet, sloppy kisses, the little love notes left on my pillow or by my lunch plate. 
Most of all I enjoy watching how wonderfully unique each one of my children are. Oh sure, the first six are girls with brown hair, brown eyes, just like me. Even the boy inherited the dark eyes and hair. But looking past their physical appearance and you’ll find those who are timid, shy, caring. Others are outgoing, friendly, self confident. They each have different talents and abilities that they are striving to develop and hone, to contribute a bit of themselves to our family and others around them. I love them each so terribly much that it hurts.
Here is my official photo entry for the 5MinutesforMom Mother’s Day Photo Contest. This is how I want my children to remember me, doing what I do best, tickling them!
I love the last one! I’ve been surfing through all the entries, and I sure wouldn’t want to be the one who has to narrow it down for votes!
Cocoa I love this post and that last picture is priceless.
That last picture is so awesome. What a beautiful thing it is to be a mother!
I love this post! What a fantastic picture with your kids!
That is a great picture! Being a Mom is GREAT!
I’ve never seen a happier pile of long haired beauties. You are raising up your own legion of angels.
Love the photo with you and the children. DARLING!
Your words are an inspiration to mothers everywhere! I love the tickling photo – your family is so blessed to have you as their loving mother. You are probably a sure and guiding beacon in their life.
I love those pictures and your thoughts!
That is such a great photo! I love a good Momma Pile, too. Good luck with your entry.
I love that tickling picture- it just oozes happiness!
Wonderful post!! I always have a hard time putting my thoughts about motherhood into words. I too love that last photo. 🙂
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on motherhood. There is so much about being a mom to love. I can only imagine it just keeps getting better. The last photo is delightful.
Great picture! Everyone looks so happy!
That last pic is awesome! What a great one to have!
Cocoa – That is a fantastic post. You covered so many of the things I think are being a mom. What an adorable picture of you and your kids!
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Yes, girls are lovely and I love being a mommy to my girls. You have written a beautiful post and I love the laughter in the photo…captured so well.
Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting! I told my husband that you had six girls — and he said, well we are half way there! 🙂
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What a great post! I can tell you really enjoy being a mom!
Juno