Rudy Family Rukus~Parenting tips and humor meet in one big "rukus"

My mom has many names.  She is a daughter, a child of God, a wife,  a sister, a mother, and a grandmother.  She is also a councilor, a therapist, a referee, a cheerleader, a babysitter, nurse, substitute teacher..... The list goes on.  You get the idea.  She is also a great example of unconditional love and forgiveness.  I only hope that one day my children will admire my work as a mother as much as I admire my own mother. Want to know a secret though.  I am pretty sure her favorite name or JOB is Grandma.... These are only three of her 9 grandchildren. She has two more on the way.  And she is just as excited about 10 and 11 as she was the first.  She is a fantastic grandma!  Love you mom hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day.  I wish  I could spend it with you!  I will be there in spirit.

1. It is the most challenging thing you can do (and if you are up for a challenge by all means go for it) 2. You will withstand all kinds of change physical, mental, and spiritual (not all for the best) 3. You will be reminded of your limitations daily. 4. You will see and hear and smell things that no other person has ever experienced 5. You will feel pride and guilt at the same time (it is a little crazy) 6. Exhaustion takes on a whole new meaning! 7. Sleeping becomes a skill  8. Although you will still appreciate your husband you will also envy him because he gets to leave everyday for work. 9. You will accomplish things that you never thought possible. 10. You will learn the true definition of "Protect your young" I got this idea from the great people over at the Blogfrog .  They have some really great advice!  You should check them out. Come over and discuss in my forum here .  I am also having a contest you might find it very interesting!!

This is only a small part of the mess you have started (but the only picture in the past year I have). I have realized again I don't take nearly enough pictures of you. Hope you have a great day. We ALL love you very much and appreciate all you do for us. Thanks for always being a great example and for dropping everything and helping us out like you do! LOVE YOU MOM!