For all you do ...

This is a shout out to all Mom's out there ... Happy Mother's Day.

I hope that you were all treated in a extra special way yesterday. Even if a meal in a really nice five star restaurant didn't happen - I hope that you at least didn't have to cook and do the dishes.

I hope your families thanked you for all the HARD work you do. Holding the family unit together through thick and thin.

For knowing where to find "my favourite shirt with the dragon on it ..." to "the boxers that don't pull and dig in ..." to "MY BROBEE" and even where to find "that piece of paper with all the numbers on it ... it's important, it's my Football Picks ..."

For dealing with fevers and barf and poop on the floor.

For breaking up fights.

For knowing that "DO NOT PUT YOUR FINGERS IN YOUR BUM WHILE I'M TRYING TO WIPE" is not an unusual thing to have to say. A lot.

For knowing that bubble wrap and helmets are not always the answer ... they will get hurt eventually.

For dealing with heartbreak and tears and pain. Emotional and physical.

For laughing when you really need to cry. And crying when you've done all you can ...

For organizing and planning ... and then improvising and making it up as you go along.

For knowing when to be firm. And knowing when to let it slide.

For finally admitting you are not always right.

For knowing when to hug and hold on. And knowing when to let go.

For teaching.

And for always learning ...