The little moments

I went visiting teaching last night and the conference talk I chose was one by M. Russell Ballard. It was about mother's. In it he talks about that the joy of motherhood comes in the moments. A few nights ago, I had one of those moments. It had been kind of a long day with the girls. I was putting Laynee to bed and she was saying prayers. In her prayer, she said she was thankful for mommy giving her hugs. I teared up a little. I thought I had been more than a little impatient with her during the day and that I didn't really deserve her being thankful for that. But I was so grateful for that comment in her prayer. Made me feel like no matter how tired, overwelmed or frustrated I get, my kids are SO worth it! I love being a mom. I really need to take time to enjoy the little moments with my kids. I'm so glad I've got great examples of mothers in my life. (My own mom, my mother-in-law, my sister and sisters-in-law, my good friends who are mothers.) Thank you all!