Since Mother's Day is coming up I've been thinking a lot about mothers...about my mother and about the mother I have been. I did not grow up with a 'Martha Stewart' type mother...my mother was a working mom. Now that I am an adult I look back on my childhood and wonder how my mom did as much as she did, how she managed to work full time with a one hour commute to and from work and still did her best to meet my needs. One of things I remember most about my mother is how proud she was of me and how evident that was in how she talked about me and how she treated me. There was never discussion of how I should do better in school or other endeavors. It made me feel good to know she was so proud of me so in turn I tried even harder. I learned so much about being a mother from her.
I have loved being a mother from the very second I became one, perhaps even before when I just knew I wanted to be a mom. Nothing can possibly describe that overwhelming love a new mother feels when she sees her newborn baby for the first time. I have been lucky enough to experience that twice and although some memories fade over time I believe this is a memory most mothers have burned on their hearts forever.
One of the most important things I have learned is that mothers aren't perfect...we don't always react well in all situations with our children and we don't always give them the best advice. I am learning that motherhood is a journey with your children...a partnership...a chance to learn and grow together. I try hard (in large part thanks to Adam) to enjoy and relish in all the little moments I have with my kids...more than anything I hope they have wonderful memories of our time together as they grow into adulthood.
Happy Mother's Day 2010
