Happy Mothers' Day

I have always liked Mothers' Day because I have been blessed with a great mother, many surrogate mothers, and a wonderful wife who is the mother to our two beautiful but taxing children.

Today, I just want to post about the mother in our home. (I hope you other mothers don't feel slighted, I have just as much good I could say about you. )

Kristine is a great mother. It doesn't surprise me any, but I think there are days where it really surprises her. Let me give you the top 5 reasons why she's a great mom:

5) She can really cook well. Whenever my wife cooks, my children and I know that we are in for a treat. She has a special talent for seasoning things so that they just get that little something extra.

4)My wife is a meticulous cleaner. I try to not be messy but where I fail (and I do) Kristine can make our home a pleasure to be in. She has knack for making things look pristine.

3)Kristine has a sense of humor. Let's face it, if you know me or our kids, you would need a sense of humor to deal with us all the time. There are so many times where the kids both start screaming ("kiddy choir") and K and I just laugh because we feel like our life is a circus act. I'm glad my wife can appreciate the ironic timing of so many frustrations without always being frustrated.

2)Kristine loves me and our kids. When Robert came out looking nothing like her, I think she was worried. Over time though, Kristine has become one of the most involved and doting moms I know. She loves seeing our kids grow and develop and is vitally concerned with their welfare. She also surprises me constantly by wanting to spend time with me. (I don't know whether I would want to spend time with myself). She constantly shows me with the things that she does, the help and mercy she gives, that she loves me. I know that she loves me and our kids do too. I think that makes her a great mom all by itself.

1)Kristine is a great example for all of us. Whenever I recognize that I need to be better in my family duties, I look to Kristine for her example. She will always do what is best for her husband and family, even when we try to tempt her not to. I have learned more about being Christ-like and loving from Kristine than from anyone else. THANK YOU for being you!

I love you Kristine,

Happy Mothers' Day!