Happy Mother's Day!

The moment a child is born the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman yes, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new. – Rajeensh

As I looked at my son yesterday, while celebrating my first Mother’s Day it hit me (again) how much my world has changed these past eight months. This little man came into the world and literally made me something I’d never been before and never would have been without him.

Scrolling through Facebook and Instagram was like looking through a Hallmark catalog – flowers, cards, presents – it was overwhelming. I too, was given a very meaningful gift from my husband and son – an Alex & Ani “Mom” bracelet. It didn’t cost a fortune, it wasn’t a grandiose gift by any means, but it’s probably one of the most meaningful gifts I’ve ever been given.

Being a mom means everything to me. It is by all accounts the best “job” I’ve ever had. Waking up every morning to Lucas saying “da-da” and snuggling into my arms is truly awesome. When he smiles at me, with his two little teeth, I can’t help but smile back no matter how rough the day was. When his eyes light up when I pick him up from school and how he curls into my chest at night when he’s sleepy … these are moments I treasure. Yes, I’m being sentimental and sappy but I just can’t help it. Being a mom, HIS mom is something I wouldn’t trade for anything. I love our moments together, whether he’s crawling on the floor or sitting in the stroller on our walks, those are the best.

I love that right now, in this moment in time he needs me – no one else can give him what I can. I’m his mom, now and forever. I know as the years go on our relationship will change and he won’t need me as much, but I hope he always knows how much I love him and that I’ll always need him.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!! I hope you felt as much love yesterday (and every day) as I did!