Happy Mother’s Day
I dare you to go see this video about mother’s day and not cry. Dare you!
So today is my 4th mother’s day. 4 years ago, I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of my amazing daughter. I never ever at that time had any idea what motherhood was truly going to bring me. Years of sleepless nights, tears of worry and joy, profound moments of peace and happiness and sheer exhilaration, frustration, patience, appreciation and wonder.
Since becoming a mother, I have gained a greater respect for who my mom was when I was a child and who she is today. I cannot think of another person who comes even close to how amazing my mother is to me in my life. She has lived an inspiring life of struggle and pain and shown strength beyond my imagination to become the inspiring woman she is today. I love her, cherish her, admire her and love her so much. To my mom, on this Mother’s Day and everyday, I love you.
Mom, you are a loving and attentive grandma, aka Gigi
And to you two little drews who call me mom - I can’t say enough about how much you’ve changed my life for the better. There is so much more to worry about in this world when I have two kids to raise and try to teach. You make my days brighter, moments happier, and make me a better person everyday through the little lessons that your little minds teach. I can’t say enough how much you both mean to me and how much I absolutely adore you both. When I think of the way you both see me, as MOM, it’s daunting to face the challenge of meeting your needs and fulfilling your lives. You both make me a better woman, a better mom, a better friend, a better wife, each and everyday and I am thrilled at the thought of so many more days in our lives together, watching you grow and learn.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!
May 11th, 2008 at 6:50 am
I don’t dare check out the video - besides your post almost made me cry!
Happy M-day!
Mike
May 11th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Ah! I shouldn’t have watched it. Now I have to pull myself back together to take care of my kids.
Hope you have a memorable Mother’s Day!
May 11th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Thanks for linking to my blog. The video is amazing isn’t it!
Happy Mother’s day!
May 11th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
That was a very beautiful post for today. Happy Mother’s Day to you. And what beautiful pictures.
Rosemary
http://her-home-blog.com
May 11th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Happy mother’s day! You’ve got a really beautiful family, Emily.
Hope your weekend continues to be fantastic.
May 12th, 2008 at 8:07 am
Emily - what an amazing post - you are a wonderful mom and your kids are so lucky to have you as their role model… you mom must have been (and must still be) as wonderful to have raised such an outstanding woman. Kudos to you both!
Teri
May 14th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Ah, this is so sweet. I’m considering clicking over to the video that will make me cry. I do that to myself all the time!
Motherhood definitely changes you!!
Thanks for the great post! Happy belated mother’s day!
Melissa