The joys of being a mother

"The love of a true mother comes nearer to being like the love of God than any other kind of love." -Joseph F. Smith

I sit here with my dear Elsie beside me. She is kicking her legs and arms wildly about. Her strawberry blonde hair is sticking straight up in the back, and her beautiful blue eyes are staring at me. She is so sweet and innocent. I love being her mother. I love the smiles she gives while we are laying in bed in the morning. I love how relaxed she gets when we give her baths. I love to calm her cries when I pick her up. I am truly grateful for the divine calling in being a mother, and the opportunity to continue on with Alan in building our eternal family.