Mother's Day

Mother's Day has been a day that I have honored my mom for the last thirty years, this year is a little different for me though.  This is my first Mother's day as a mommy myself.  Yesterday our son hit the eighth month mark.  I know other moms will understand the thoughts of 'where did the time go?!?'.  Every day is like watching a new adventure and exploration. 

It seems like it has been no time at all since he was born and needed help with everything.  In the past few months he has become more mobile between rolling, scooting, crawling and walking with assistance.  He has had his first official baby sitter and now has his first bruise to show off.  I was so upset when he tipped over and bumped his head, but I held him while he cried about it and tried not to let him see my tears.

I know we have just begun this journey and there will be many more bumps and bruises and I can already hear myself saying the words 'this hurts me more than it hurts you'.   I remember when I used to hear that growing up and all I could think was 'really?!? and how is that?' but I now understand what those words meant.  There are challenges that we have come across already that I couldn't have come close to imagining before I was a mom and I know there will be so many more to come. 

In this short period of time, I have seen a glimpse into the last 30 years for my mom.  I think every mom wonders if they did things right or hopes they don't 'mess their child up' and from conversations I have had with me mom - those are thoughts that never go away.  I think we will all make mistakes in our lives and how we may handle a situation from time to time, but that's part of what makes us humans.  This gives me some comfort in going forward as a mommy and I hope I'm able to follow in my mom's footsteps and become a wonderful mother to my son as she has been to me. 

Happy Mother's Day Mom!  I love you!!