Dear Rachel,
This post is actually your mothers day post.  I know its late but I think that is becoming a habit.  I would like to say better late than never but I'm not sure if you will agree with me or not.  I have noticed that you bring love peace and happiness to our home by being a great mother.
Every mothers day I think back to our first as a married couple.  You were about 9 months and 3 days pregnant and didn't feel like you could celebrate because you were not " an official mother".  I remember our sacrament meeting and how all the moms that spoke, talked about why they hated mothers day.  I remember being appalled that they could feel that way, but now I have started to understand.  I see how celebrating the wonderful things that you do, could unintentionally make you think of how you are not as consistent as you would like to be.  Well, I want this post to remember many of the things that you have done to bring love, peace and happiness to our home.
You have taught our children to love music.  Kaden and Jenna have become so smitten with the piano lately that it seems there is always some song drifting through our home.  Spencer has developed an appreciation for listening to you sing( Which, if I'm honest, is enough for me because if that boy tries to sing himself we are likely to be accused of  torturing small animals.)  I love to hear you sing to the kids.  It brings such a calming peace, and while we are probably one of the worst groups of back up singers you could ask for, we do love singing with you.
You love each of our kids individually.  I think this is a  sign of a great mom.  You have a special relationship with each one that is customized to what they need.  They each feel comfortable enough to go to you with what they need.  You have established a safe home and a loving setting where they can grow and mature into whoever they want to be.
I think a great mother is one who makes sure that her children know that they are loved.  She worries about the type of person her kids will grow up to be and does everything in her power to make sure they have the tools necessary to be successful.  I see you do this everyday.
You are a great Mom and we are so lucky to have you in our family.
We love you!