Hey Mom

Happy Mother's Day!

Me, my mom, and our big Old English Sheepdog
circa 1980something

My mom has been the best teacher I know -- as both a classroom teacher and a mom.  I have learned so much from her.  I only hope that I can give Jacob, and any other future children (should we be blessed with any more), the same kinds of childhood memories that she gave to my brother, and sister and me.  I only hope that I can be the same kind of role model for my children that she has been for us.  And I only hope that one day, my children will look at me with the same love and admiration that I have for her.