First Mother's Day

Remember when you first got engaged and you would giggle every time you said the word fiance' ? Or right after you got married and it was so funny, and odd to refer to someone as your husband? That's honestly how it kind of feels to me to think of myself on this first Mother's Day.

Sure, I have been a Mommy for 8 months now, but it's still very fresh. In fact, I was going through my checklist of gifts and cards for my mother, mother in law, and our grandmothers, and it dawned on me that now I am also included in this little club. It almost feels like it's going to be my birthday on Sunday, but I get to share it with so many people I love, especially all those other sweet friends of mine who became a Mama this year alongside of me, either for the first time, second or third.

Before Everette was born everyone loved to warn me how much my life was getting ready to change, but no one warned me about how much my heart would change. Motherhood is miraculous, and magical and challenging and wonderfully exhausting. 

"The moment a child is born, so is a mother. She never existed before, the woman existed, but the mother never." This quote feels so true to me. I am absolutely a different person since becoming a mother. Without a doubt my life has changed, but mostly I have changed. A new creation, much like the little baby that grew in my belly. 

When I first became pregnant I remember kind of wishing that men were the ones, to experience almost 10 months of pregnancy, labor pains, giving birth, nursing and the list goes on. However, the longer I was expecting, the more grateful I became to be a woman. What an absolute blessing and honor it is to bring life into the world, something I will never take for granted or wish to give up. 

So here's to all of you sweet Mamas on your day. I am so thankful to be the newest member of your precious club! May you be celebrated and feel as cherished and loved as you are. If I could give you a gift it would be a spotless house, a yummy mimosa and a full nights sleep. However, I know you would trade all of that in for more snuggle time with your babies, because well you are a Mama, and that's just what Mamas do.