Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise. (Proverbs 31:30-31 NLT).

“Faster than a speeding toddler, more powerful than a cocky teenager, able to leap roller blades and hockey sticks in a single bound! Look up on that ladder … is it Dad changing a light bulb? A workman painting the ceiling? NO!!!! It's AWESOME MOM sorting through the laundry pile that has accumulated over the weekend. Strange alien to a lazy teen, she hustles through the house with power and authority far beyond that of mortal man. Yes its AWESOME MOM! … Who disguised as a "totally weird creature that never ever was a kid herself" fights a never-ending battle for TRUTH … JUSTICE … and time alone in the bathroom! Yes, this week we celebrate that wonder of all wonders … the totally awesome … God bless 'em creation called MOM.”

That introduction above comes from a wonderful little article I found recently. Mother’s Day is always a wonderful holiday. I know that for some people it brings back difficult memories, however I thought some humor and a brief challenge would be in order today. I recently saw the following list of "You Know You're a Mom If… "

1.      You know you're a mom when you automatically double-knot everything you tie.

2.      You know you're a mom when you find yourself humming the Barney song as you do the dishes.

3.      You know you're a mom when you gently sway back and forth, back and forth, however, your children are at school

4.      You know you're a mom when you can never go to the bathroom alone without someone screaming outside the door.

5.      You know you're a mom when you actually start to like the smell of strained carrots mixed with applesauce.

6.      You know you're a mom when you weep through the scene in Dumbo when his mom is taken away, not to mention what Bambi does to you.

7.      You know you're a mom when you actually start understanding the Klingon language.

8.      You know you're a mom when you get soooo into crafts you contemplate writing a book called: 101 Fun Crafts to Do with Dryer Lint and Eggshells.

9.      You know you're a mom when you spend a half hour searching for your sunglasses only to have your teenager say, "Mom, why don't you wear the ones you pushed up on your head?"

10.  You know you're a mom when you're out for a nice romantic meal with your husband, enjoying some real adult conversation, when suddenly you realize as you are talking you have reached over and carefully started to cut up his steak!

Well, maybe not all these things. But it does bring a little smile to us! Parenthood, moms and dads, is the most serious responsibility God could give to anyone. The key to good parenthood is your relationship to the Lord. Take some time and relax today. Enjoy the holiday. However, use the day to remind yourself of the awesome gift that your children are and how you might better parent them, no matter what age they are now!