One word: MOM

With mother's day coming up I've been thinking about everything that has happened since last mothers day.

 TWO of My sister-in-laws became mothers, as did one of my cousins, and a THREE of my friends.

And so did I.

SO many babies all in one year!

And becoming a mom has made me appreciate my own mom so much more.

My mom carried me for nine months, went through the unimaginable pain of a 36 hour labor with no medication just to bring me into this world. She fed me and changed me, bathed me and clothed me. She taught me to walk and talk. Helped me learn my ABC's and 123's. She took me to school, to dance, band practice and piano lessons. Supported me through Karate, Gymnastics, Softball, Soccer and all the other things I just had to try. She held me when I cried, and called me out on my lies. She taught me the importance of family and of being unconditionally accepting and loving of my family. She made me the person I am today. My only hope is that I can be the same kind of mom to Chloie as my mom was to me.

I love you mom!

Happy Mothers Day!