Mother’s Day

This year I celebrated my second Mother’s Day. From Rob and Emily I got a very sweet card and a beautiful picture frame filled with pictures of my two favorite people. I went out to lunch and got a pedicure with a good friend, then came home to a happy baby and a wonderful husband who made me dinner and spent the evening relaxing on the couch with me. It was very low key and exactly what I wanted. Thanks honey! :)

I came across this poem and thought it was pretty much perfect. I love being a mom and wouldn’t trade it for anything!

Before I was a Mom
Before I was a Mom, I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I took a shower and brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.

Before I was a Mom, I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations or diapers or baby food.

Before I was a Mom, I had never been puked on, pooped on, spit on, chewed on, or peed on. I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom, I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom, I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.

Before I was a Mom, I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put her down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.

-Unknown

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! You are wonderful!