Mother's Day

Today was such a great day. I spent the morning with my mom and mother-in-law, and the rest of the day with my wonderful little family. I can't help but think about how much my life has changed over the past year and a half. I wish I could go back and tell my former self that it was all going to be OK - and that all those years I spent feeling sad on Mother's Day would be
worth it - and that someday soon I'd have the most wonderful little boy to love.

Mother's Day is no longer a sad day for me. Instead, it's a day for me to celebrate, and give thanks for my little miracle - my Nicholas.

My cousin Sue sent me this poem and it made me cry - in a good way. Thought I'd share it here. Happy Mother's Day to all the other lucky Moms out there!

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my
first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately
wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a
stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my
favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little
things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a
prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always
talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a
meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I
learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of
your time and money to help people who had nothing,
and I learned that those who have something should
give to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care
of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have
to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you
handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't
feel good, and I learned that I would have to be
responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come
from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things
hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you
cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of
life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and
productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you and
wanted to say, 'Thanks mom, for all the things I saw when
you thought I wasn't looking.'

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God.