Amazing

Today, I had a parent-teacher conference at Mason's school. Landon did the last one, so it was my turn to go meet with Joanna, Mason's wonderful, amazing, super nice teacher.
She brought me into the meeting room and immediately started gushing about how great Mason is... She told me he is kind, sweet, funny, sensitive, helpful, friendly, well-rounded and a bunch of other really nice things. Then she told me everything he is working on in class, and that he should be doing addition and reading soon. There were only very complimentary things said about my son... she told me several times how pleased she is that Mason is in her class. I asked a few questions about some minor concerns/issues we're having, either at home or relating to school. Joanna gave me some great answers... some really helpful feedback... and then told me some more nice things about my kid.
Every day, I work very hard at being a mom. Some days I do better than others. Some days I totally suck at it (those are the days when lots of yelling occurs). Some days I'm brilliant. It's exhausting. It's challenging. It doesn't ever end. You're always on call. But, every once in a while, you get to see little glimmers into the person (or people) you are helping to shape. It is those moments when I am reminded how amazing motherhood really is.
I am so grateful for the two little people I am raising. I am grateful that Mason is kind and sweet and funny. I am grateful that he is sensitive and helpful. I am grateful for the person that he is and the man he will become. And I am so grateful that he decided to come and live at my house.