if you're still waiting to get your copy of glimpses

here's a little quote to get you started from the middle of the book:

"As I watched some of the young mothers come in to this meeting with young children, restless from meetings that have preceded this one, I think I felt something of your frustration and challenge to be the perfect mother. Relax. There is no such thing as the perfect mother who fits all the eulogies. We just do the best we can with the help of the Lord, and who knows, these children who are struggling to be free may someday rise up and call us blessed. The trick is to enjoy it. Don't wish away your days of caring for young children. This is your great day. Sometimes we get so caught up in the physical work and trivia that we forget the big picture. We forget whose children they really are. When the house is filled with children, noise and teasing and laughter, you get the feeling this is forever. Before you know it they will be gone...... The rewards of mothering are not immediate. There are times when you are less appreciated.... Then there's the unexpected hug, when you least deserve it. And while you are enjoying these days of mothering, be sure your demands on your children for perfection are not so heavy that they cannot be children."

-given on a mothers day sacrament meeting

thought this was a good quote to review myself before heading off to church today. i'll try to remember it as ambrose begs for "pears!!!" in a football field voice as they're blessing the sacrament. ;)

hope you can get your copies soon and we can meet at the end of the month. i want to do something a little different this month. we shall see!