Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day!

I have tried for many years now to think of a great gift that I could give my mom that would let her know how much I appreciate her and everything she has always done for me and continues to do for me. It is not possible. I always find myself thinking of all the great things she did for us as kids and when we got older. I remember being a pain in the butt teenager and being upset that I would not have the Guess jeans, or even a car when I turned 16... But now that I am a mom I understand that you can not give anyone everything. What I can give is my love, my time, and my patience and that is what I got from my mom. She was there to paint costumes for my kindergarten class (I was a grape in the Purple People Eater Play!), she made sure that I always sold tons of cookies for Brownies so I could go to camp. She also drove to soccer games in far off towns with my crazy friends and never minded even though she was one of the only mother's there. When I got married, she handled most of the plans since I was far away, and now that she is a grandmother, she spoils her grandson like any grandma can!

Thanks for everything mom and I love you!

Here is a little poem for all my mommy friends out there-- as well as for my mom! I love you! I hope you all have a wonderful day and are able to spend it with your family, relaxing, and taking care of yourself!

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 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.
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 never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it 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.
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 had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known The warmth, The joy, The love, The heartache, The wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.