Happy Mother's Day!

Today was Mother's Day. When I think of how much my mom did for me when I grew up, I'd still be thinking. In between driving me to all of my sports practices and games, sitting through dance rehearsals (that I didn't particularly enjoy but appreciate now, though my dance skills haven't improved much), and taking me to friends' houses, she would make sure I had a well balanced meal each night for dinner .. and would bake really good desserts too!

She was there for all of the major events of my life, including the Olympics in Beijing!

It was a far way to go for my family who has never traveled outside of the country, but they were brave and eager. I worried about them traveling alone (or with Mrs. Powley - sorry Mrs. Powley!), but they did a great job finding their way around and had a lot of laughs along the way.

This year, I was fortunate enough to spend Mother's Day at home with my family. And my mom. It was the first time in a long time that I didn't have to be anywhere or do anything.. but just relax and enjoy some time together. Thank you moms for all that you do. It shouldn't have to take a Hallmark holiday to remind us, but it's because you do so much that we forget to say thank you for the little things too!