It took so long for me to hear those words.
There were times that I was sure that I never would.
Those were very dark days, the years of Infertility.
The boys being born made me a MOTHER.
Maybe it was before that, the postitve pregnancy tests, all those ultrasound pictures, the mere fact that they were growing under my heart, but when I think about it , the momnet I became a mother was in that operating room, hearing them cry for the first time, saying their names to them.
It’s taken even longer to become a MOM.
I wasn’t a mom right away, instead I was their mother.
I cared for them,fed them, clothed them.
MOM, is a different word, a whole new world of walking between friend and foe, dancer and disciplinarian, hugger and hero.
I can’t pinpoint the time I became a MOM.
However, I do know that it took a while, it was like shoes that I really wanted , loved every single thing about but realized that they were tight and hard to walk in.
Like, some of my favorite shoes, I needed to be broken in.
Little by little, day by day, I became a mom.
Like Friday,at school,when my kids brought me cookies and Iced Tea.
Told me they loved me and kissed my mouth, aware that this was such a special day for their “Favorite Girl”.
Offered up their “projects” with glee and unconditional love
They even painted my nails, *thank goodness with a very pale pink LOL*.
It’s times like that….the little things, the everyday occurences that melt me, that make me so happy to be called :”Gio & Jacob’s Mommy”
That feeling is strong enough to forgive things like this:
Yes, our little artist Gio has defaced my Rocking Chair with green crayon. *sigh*
So I thought a lot about my proudest mom momen.
When it came down to it ,besides the simple fact that they are here and in my life, is that everyday and in every way….how could I pick just one?
What one moment so far defines how I feel about the true miracles of my life?
Instead I considered their happiness, their growth and knowledge, their open loving hearts
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Wishing you the happiest of days today my mom friends.
For those of you still aching for a child to fill your arms and heart, my love is with you today
Come back tomorrow when Daffy from http://www.batcrapcrazy.blogspot.com/ will be here.
(I”m so excited!)
I love this mom of Lil Duck and I know you will too.
*MWAH* from me to you to today!
Happy Mother's Day! Love ya'!
Happy Mother's Day to a new & absolutely lovely friend! This made me cry. But, I have to admit, also laugh. (Abbey defaced my lovely cream glider in much the same way as Gio, except she used black pen instead of green crayon! I am glad to see she is not alone in her furniture art.)
You and your boys look ADORABLE!!Happy Mother's Day. You are truly a Mom.
This is SUCH a great feature, and I NEED to think of a good example to write for you!
Such a sweet post. I am MOST impressed that you didn't howl at the moon when your furniture got colored on. Or did you?Such a gorgeous photo!
So Sweet. Coloring on furniture is my near future, i believe. What a great blessing you all are to eachother
This was such a sweet post. Love the photo of you and your boys, super cute! Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day my most beautiful friend.
oh my gosh, look at your rocker!!! yikes!I just popped in for a minute,and realize that I am so far behind, you are a posting princess, dear Kir! I'll have to come back over this weekend to get caught up, cuz, you know, I wouldn't want to miss any of your wonderful words!I got the most beautiful Kir bracelet in the mail this week. Really beautiful, thank you dear friend
Keep on loving those crazy little artists of yours! You have taught me so much about being "mom". Happy moms day!