but I have the best kids.
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It seems sometimes that there are very few rewards for stay at home mothers. I mean we devote every waking moment to our kids, and pray that someday it will pay off and our kids will finally listen to the wisdom we try to impart to them. Don’t get me wrong I wouldn’t want to do anything else with my life than this, but there are very few “thank yous” for my efforts.
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Then all of a sudden the stars aline, and your kids show you what they are made of and it blows your mind. My oldest son (who is 9) brought home a certificate that says he scored in the top 10%Â in the NATION on his testing. I couldn’t believe it (his dad and I never did that well) I’m beaming with pride.
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My youngest (he’s 4) brings me a card he made in school that has his picture on it and says “I love my mom because she tucks me in at night and makes me brownies” and it all seems worth it. I’ll never miss tucking him in again.
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My oldest (who is 12) and my only girl is the kindest most friendly person I know. I beam with pride every time I see her extend a hand of friendship to someone others don’t want to play with. She makes me proud to be her mother.
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With Mother’s Day only a day away, I’m grateful for my kids, and the wonderful husband who gave them to me. Â
 