I've always loved celebrating Mother's Day. It makes us stop and truly look at our mothers and appreciate all they've done for us. Funny how it takes a Hallmark holiday for us to do this, though I know most of us appreciate our moms every day and our moms know we do too :)
My mother has been there for me during the best of times and the worst of times and always loved me unconditionally. Her never-ending love and support has meant more to me in the last few years, something I'm not sure I can ever thank her enough for. I can see in her eyes, she cannot wait to see me be a mother myself, and perhaps that is all the thanks she needs. To be a grandmother. And I cannot wait to see her be one; this child will be so very lucky!
I also have an amazing mother-in-law. I cannot be luckier to have married a man who's been raised by a woman with such strength and determination. She makes having a great relationship with her easy. She is someone you can go to for advice and knows when you just need a big hug. I'm glad Baby Barrett will also be able to have a great relationship with her as she will always be there for him/her.
Today I also celebrate the grandmother I have left. My Mimi. She has been the matriarch of our family and has watched us all grow up, something I hope to be able to do with with my future family. I am so grateful that I've enjoyed her in my life for 32 years and can't wait for her to meet her great-grandchild!
I woke up early this morning to start prep for having everyone over for Mother's Day brunch and it hit me...I'm a Mom too!! Although I haven't birthed this baby yet, I'm still nurturing and caring for Baby Barrett every second of every day, a job I LOVE (swollen feet and all). I will forever now know the unconditional love that mother's feel..along with all the worry that comes with it.
Happy Mother's Day to all you mommies out there and all you mommies-to-be, which include many of you currently pregnant and those of you who's miracles are just around the corner! I have no doubt in my mind you too will be celebrating this day next year with a swollen belly or a baby in your arms.
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