On Becoming a Mother

I feel so incredibly blessed to be a mother

and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

This little girl lights up my days, every day.

And despite some frustrating times every now and then,

this is the most rewarding job I'll ever have. 

 Watching Emma grow and thrive

from a tiny squishy newborn
into a happy, healthy, and busy four month old

is more reward than I could ever ask for.

As I've grown older,

I have realized more and more

 just how lucky I am to have a mother

that loves me unconditionally and raised me 

to be the woman I am today.

 I think she did a pretty amazing job!

But now that I am a mother myself, 

there is a whole new realization.

I now know exactly what it was like.

To endure hours of labor...

and to look into your baby's eyes for the first time.

To struggle through those early days.

To endure many sleepless nights.

To beam with pride at every milestone.

And to thank God every day for this incredible gift.

So thank you, Mom

For teaching me everything I know.

There really isn't a love
quite like the one a mother has for her first daughter.

Happy Mother's Day!