A tribute to those that made me a MOM

As I went through my day today, celebrating all those mom's in our lives, I couldn't help but feel the reason for days designated on the calendar as Mothers Day. And it may very well be to remind our significant others to give us a little extra love or for them to say thank you for all that we do, but I think more importantly these days are designated for those we are celebrating. As I was surrounded for the first time in a few years with my mom and both grandma's and aunt, I couldn't help but focus on my family. My 3 precious kids and the love that we all bring to helping raise them. I caught many interactions with all those who stopped by to help us celebrate all of our mothers and those pictures will be in another post shortly. I wanted to end this most beautiful day with a post dedicated to those that made me a MOM. 

To my oldest and only son. I can't tell you how many times I have often wondered why God choose me to be your mom. I have never doubted my ability to do something as much as I doubt myself at being exactly the mom that you need. But I have learned that doubt can be over come with love. You have taught me that love is really all you need. You and me have always been, together. You kept my head up and my feet walking when our lives turned down a dark path. You are growing so fast that those days seem so long ago when they really weren't. You are a beautiful soul that I am lucky enough to witness every day. I will love for as long as there are minutes in a day and as far as it is to Heaven and back. Thank you for making me a mom....your mom.

To my oldest daughter. There are so many words I want to say about you my love. In just 3 1/2 short years you have taught me more about being a women than I have learned in the prior 30 years of my life. You have taught me to love.....in every essence of that word. You are my princess. I love your smile and loving heart. I love the way that you can look in my eyes and know exactly when a hug is needed or simply a pat on the leg to tell me that you are there. Your caring nature will take you far and I will do all I can to protect and nurture that spirit in you. Daddy and I have always said that someday you are going to change the world, we don't know how, but you will. I am so honored that I am the mom that God chose for you. I don't ever go to bed without thanking him for you. 

To my youngest.  There are just as many words I want to say about you. You have to be one of the smartest little kiddo's I know. And just like your sister, the love that you have in your heart is precious. I love your hugs every morning and your smiles every night. Your learning so much and starting to say so many new words, I just can't get over how fast you are growing. But with all of that growing, I still see my baby. You are my little studious and tender hearted adventurer and I love that I am your mom!

My kids have made me who I am today and have changed my life forever. I am so blessed and I hope that someday they will be able to be a mom (dad) as well. It is the best part about living :).