Don't forget to be a fun mom.

Photos are from a New Harmony photo shoot in 2008 with my friend Chris and his family.  

During church on Sunday, our Stake President came to visit. My friend Kathy leaned back from the bench in front of me and told me that there was a strong possibility they were getting released at Stake Conference next Sunday.  I spent the next three hours being slightly depressed at that thought.  I was very glad I was meeting with the Stake President that afternoon. The first two minutes he had to reassure me that all was well (for me anyway) he wasn't going anywhere. I said, 'sorry, I keep telling Heavenly Father to leave you where you are.'  I don't know if he appreciates that or not (seeing as how I have such pull you know).

As I was leaving, President Wright (1st counselor) was in the hallway. During one of my many adventures to the stake offices over the past four years, President Wright pulled me aside and told me a wonderful story about his mom. He finished with these last words.

"Remember to be a fun mom."

I told Emma and Brax about it on Sunday night. Emma leaned over and patted me on the leg. 'Don't worry mom. You're fun.'  Whew... except it was kind of a pathetic pat.

I'm realizing that it doesn't have to be expensive. The park and a drive up the mountain. Frisbee and spending time with good friends. In my quest for mastering single motherhood, I'm always trying to remember his advice to be a fun mom. 

I still make them clean though. :)