Taking My Own Advice

Dear Gabriel,

It's time for me to take my own advice, the advice I am giving to many women (now and in the future). You are in the other room taking your nap and I need to take the time to apologize. The last week, especially the last 3 days, I have been pretty crazy busy and haven't been the best mom and wife.

5000moms launched today, there are still some things to be finished and updated, but the main part is over. I LOVE working on this project. We are going to help so many women! I can't wait to see what happens. BUT, the most important part of this project is teaching women and moms to make sure they have balance with their priorities... the last 3 days I haven't been following my own advice very well.

I know there are going to be plenty times in the future that I will be off again. I just ask for your patience with me as a mom. Being productive and adding value to the world is very important to me, but the most important thing is to put my family and the Lord first. It is going to be a lesson I will learn many times over.

Thank you for your patience. Thank you for your goodness. Thank you for being my son. At times when my priorities get a little 'whacked' I probably won't take the proper time to hold you, cuddle you, read to you, laugh with you and play with you. I apologize in advance for those times, like the last 3 days especially. It will never be a permanent habit, I promise. Holding, playing, laughing and loving you and your dad are the most important things.

I love you,

Your Mom