Technically, I've been a "mom" now for 5 years to sweet Daisy Mae. For my first Mother's Day, your Grandmommy gave me a beautiful scrapbook. She gathered all sorts of information about Daisy's litter, complete with pictures, and her documented her journey to us. It's something I cherished and something I was so excited and honored to receive. I was a MOM!
In reality, Daisy broke your dad and me in in more ways than we could have imagined- night waking, house breaking, arranging doggie day care, finding a common ground on discipline, cleaning up major messes and learning to to adjust, adapt and accept when things don't go quite as you may have planned (think major destruction due to separation anxiety), making important decisions about major health care issues and the list goes on. Yes, raising a child is completely different from raising a dog, but Daisy really gave us a solid base to work from.
This year, my role has expanded. I'm a Mom, but in a different kind of way. Being your mother has absolutely given me the greatest joy I've ever experienced.
I often read other "mom" blogs. I. One of my favorite mommy bloggers recently wrote this:
"I love how Alone and Together live in harmony. Like orbiting planets pulled together by gravity. We don't have to be defined by motherhood because there's an intricate infrastructure of talents and dreams and passions that makes us women who are strong enough to stand alone. And yet, ask any mother and she'll probably tell you there's nothing more incredible she'd rather be defined by than the amazingness of her littles and her family."
Being a mom is by far the hardest job I've ever had, but it's the most rewarding and most amazing thing I've ever done. I thank God for sending you to Daddy and me every day. You have brought so much joy and laughter to our lives. You have taught us so much already and it's only just begun.
Thank you for giving me my most treasured role. You are an incredible little girl and I'm honored to be your mother.
This was the moment I first held you in my arms.
7 months old
What a great quote from the blog! You are an amazing mother and an amazing woman, complimented by the role of being a mother to Daisy and Hannah. I love you so much! Thank you for sharing your insights about life and family on this wonderful blog!
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