Thanksgiving

Today I am thankful for the opportunity to be a mom. I really miss my mom and am starting to realize how she had a hand in most if not everything I think and do. My mom taught me to be who I am. She taught me to make "Parker House" rolls just right so they don't open in the oven. I know this is a common thing but they are the bain of Holiday dinners for me I cant keep them closed mom spent many of days before Thanksgiving showing me what I was doing wrong and the right way to do it but today I master about 75% that staid closed. I also make a pretty good apple pie but it is not my moms. Today has been a trial in love for me because I really wanted to hide in my room and cry, but I am blessed with four kids who need me to be their mom and I spent the morning teaching them how to make "Parker House" rolls. I am not as patient as mom was but we got to eat so that is what counts. I taught Kaelee to use ice water in the pie crust, and the kids learned we clean Grandma's goblets by hand and not in the dishwasher. I am so grateful for the time I had with my mom and am most grateful for her teaching me how to be a good mom. Thanks mom I miss you everyday.