- She is the most generous person I know
- She loves to have parties and host. It's not a big deal or stressful for her; she loves it!
- She loves to travel
- She encourages me to travel or takes me traveling
- She went to her dream college. And she worked really hard for it.
- She understands the value of an education and of learning about other cultures.
- She decided not to go to violin-making school in glamorous NYC, so she could move to Idaho while my dad went to Law School. Oh and to have me!
- She listens.
- She basically solves all my problems. Which isn't easy because I'm a worry-wart.
- She dies her hair pink just because
- She always knows my grades, brings forgotten papers to school for me, or brings me lunch
- She is an amazing writer.
- She is so consistent and dedicated to recording family history through her blog.
- She doesn't judge others.
- Her favorite color is orange; my favorite color!
- She can make the most contrary, talkative, strange boy practice the violin on a daily basis
- She didn't let me quit ballet or flute until I was 16 (By then I didn't want to quit!!)
- Her legs are really muscular and slim and pretty
- She buys me food and clothes and gas
- She puts things into perspective for me
- Once, she drove me to and from St George on the same day for a band performance
- Her calendar is organized and full
- But she still has time for anything you need her to do
- She accepts only an A in English, but a B in math is awesome!
- She rewards/recognizes my successes
- She knows a lot of stuff
- She is left-handed
- She has a testimony
- She raises 7 kids like it's all one big party! (Which it kinda is because of her)
- Her favorite food is butter and chocolate-chip cookies
- She posts really funny things on Instagram
- She is a speed-demon when it comes to reading
- She can drive cross-country with five kids by herself
- She can clean the house in 7 minutes
- When she has extra little kids in the house, she whips out some paint and canvases for them to create on.
- She really loves my dad
- She is completely content and happy with her life
- She teaches ballet
- She's made violins before. With her own two hands! And now fixes them all the time
- She is simply just cool
My roommates are the best roommates of all time. We had a dance party the other day where Emmy introduced me to the 'nae nae song'. Can you believe I'd never heard it? I know. Emmy has quite the moves too. Gentry was doing laundry, which is an event because she actually does it the right way. Cold, warm washes; darks, whites, color, reds. The works. It took a few hours, so Emmy and I stayed up with her jamming out and chatting. We got a little depressed at how ugly our living room was because we'd had FHE at a guys' apartment earlier and their apartment was amazing. Framed vinyl records, leather sofa, big-screen TV, Ikea spice holders, quotes. We were put to shame. So we decided to put up a bunch of pictures on our wall. It now holds Gentry's towing ticket, pictures, The Living Christ, Proclamation to the Family, my Broadway tickets, a map of San Francisco and more. It definitely cheers up the room. We are going to hang a banner thing up too so we can hang temp...
Your mom is a jewel! This is a great list. I love #24, but I think what sums your mom up best is #37. I wish I could be like that, but well, then that makes me not content with my own life, ha ha!
ReplyDeleteGolda! This is the best list ever, of all time! I love it. Dad and I got pretty lucky when Heavenly Father gave you to us to teach us and help us grow. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis may be my most favorite post ever! Moms hardly ever hear that we are doing things right and that we are good at things. You are a terrific kid for giving you mom this gift! But then we already knew that!
ReplyDelete