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<\/a><\/p>\nFirst off, if your husband is anything like most men,realize that your husband can’t read your mind. \u00a0Unless you’ve dropped some blatant reminders, he may not even realize that Mother’s Day is this weekend. So don’t just sit back and *hope* he has an amazing day planned. \u00a0He needs your help. \u00a0Figure out what would make you the happiest – within reason for him & the family budget – and gently tell him. \u00a0Of course I’d love a weekend away, flowers & chocolate, a manicure\/pedicure, a massage, and a maid to clean the house top to bottom, but that’s unrealistic. (Even any one of those seems too extravagant & expensive to me, right now!) But personally, starting the day with a few extra minutes of sleep & not having to worry about feeding anyone all day would be a blessing to me. Help a husband out and let him know. \u00a0Or if you have something in mind that you’d like… send him a link! He surely wants to bless you for all you do, but if he’s like most of the men I know, he’s swamped with a busy life of his own. \u00a0He’ll love you even more for not letting him forget \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Second, settle your heart before God that He is well pleased with your service to your family. \u00a0Sure the affirmation and praise of our family feels good. I promise I long to hear it as much as you do! But it is fleeting. \u00a0And ultimately, our hearts will be most satisfied when we are at rest in the service we are giving to Him. \u00a0He is glorified in every sacrificial moment we give as moms! \u00a0He sees every sock you match, every dish you wash, every gentle word you speak to your children, every diaper you change. \u00a0And He is most pleased when we make the hard choice to do these things joyfully. Even if they’re not all joyful actions (and believe me, not all mine are!), He alone knows the depths of our hearts and He alone can give you joy as a mother that will last beyond the chocolate & flowers. When you find quiet confidence in this, you will have gained the most priceless and lasting Mother’s Day gift possible.<\/p>\n
Lastly, it may be one special day on a calendar, but we can celebrate our calling as moms every day. \u00a0Last year, my Mother’s Day was spent at a bike race (the 3rd in 3 days). I tweeted this (thanks Timehop<\/a>!):<\/p>\n “Yay! A portapotty!” What my kids expect on day 3 of a bike race wknd. Such troopers! How else would I want to spend Mother’s Day? #luckymom<\/p><\/blockquote>\n