Mother's Day

A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts. ~Washington Irving

It's my first Mother's Day and I feel so overwhelmed. I'm overwhelmed with happiness, with love, with pride; being a mother is truly the greatest gift I've ever been given. There aren't any words to describe the bond between mother and child, but I often feel it. When I see my son's smile first thing in the morning, I feel it. When I notice his eyes scanning the room searching for me in a crowd, I feel it. When I hear him laugh and squeal, I feel it. When I know that he prefers my comfort to all others, I feel it. I look at him and I'm in awe that I am responsible for one-half of something so perfect. What a blessing the past 6 months have been.

Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers out there-- the first time mommas and the old pros.

And to my wonderful mom specifically-- thank you. Just thank you for being the kind of mom that you are and always have been. And if you ever need a reminder of how awesome you are, you can find it here. I've said it before and I'll say it again: if I'm even a fraction of the kind of mom to Camden that you are to me, I'll know I'm doing an amazing job. After all, I learned from the best.