Happy Mother's Day!
I know this day is difficult for many - those who are yearning to become mamas, those who are grieving their babies, those who are missing their own mamas, or have strained relationships with mamas or children. My heart goes out to those who struggle on days like today.This is my first Mother's Day. My heart is so full - not just because I'm a mama, but also because I truly understand now, what my own mom has given me. Unconditional love, support, understanding, and endless sacrifices to ensure a better life for me. I'll never be able to thank her enough. I am definitely cut from my mom's cloth -- I see so much of her in myself now that I have a babe of my own to raise. My mom's resourcefulness, patience, calm, and love of handmade are now some of my own best traits; she taught me to appreciate simple things and to focus on what's truly important in life. Although my mom is pragmatic, she is always hopeful; in times of hardship she always said, "bedzie dobrze," -- which translates to "it'll all turn out well" and she was usually right.
And because I want to remember my first Mother's Day forever, here's a recap of the day:
My day today was simple and perfect. I was served coffee and blueberry pancakes with homemade lemon curd for breakfast (NOT in bed because a crumb-filled bed is not my idea of awesome), followed by M going down for a fantastic morning nap. I got to put my feet up and relax while hubby prepped a cake for our family BBQ later that day. When M woke, we went to the waterfront for a stroll, paired with my all-time fav coffee and apple fritter from our local doughnut shop. M was a monkey and stuck her hand in the doughnut bag and had a little nibble before we even realized what was happening! It was adorable and so sweet...literally. Haha! We came home for another nap, and hubby and I got to hang while M snoozed. Later that day we had a family BBQ and got to celebrate together. A nailed the cake as usual, (an almond-rhubarb cake with cream cheese icing), and it was a lovely way to end the day.
People can tell you all they want, but I never knew what it would mean to be a mom... I never could have imagined that this role would be so fulfilling, so all-encompassing; that it would teach me so many things - about myself, my partner, and life; that it would bring the most intense, gut-wrenching, heart-bursting type of love into my life. And that it would be exactly what I've always wanted. The best gift ever, was being given the title of Mama. It's an honour and privilege that I don't take lightly, and one that I don't ever take for granted. Watching and guiding our baby's growth is such a joy, and I am oh so grateful to be a witness to all the wonder she discovers daily. Childhood truly is magical, and becoming a Mama means getting another chance to experience it all over again.
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