“To understand a mother’s love, bear your own children.”
– Chinese Proverb

                                                                                                                                                             I remember the weeks just after my son was born. I was in a constant state of euphoria. I was sleep-deprived, nervous, and up until then had no idea how amazing it would feel to be a mom. I was literally on a new mommy high. It was during those sleepless nights, those first few weeks, spent swaying back and forth in the glider that I realized how much my parents loved me. And trust me, I knew I was loved growing up; I just never understood to what degree.

During those first few years of the boy’s life, I came to understand how strong the bond was that my mom and I shared. There were all of those frantic moments, calling to say, “He won’t stop crying. I don’t know what to do.”. There was the, “Thomas the battery operated train is stuck to his head. Help!” and all of the doctor visits and haircuts she was willing to endure with me.. Every time I said help, she literally raced to my rescue (she even got a speeding ticket one of those times). There is no way I could have gotten through new mommyhood with any grace at all, had she not been there to calm me down, point out the humor in things, and give me the perspective I needed.

The more time I get to watch my son grow up, and the more moments I share with my mom, the more it is that I come to understand the meaning of unconditional love. I have been blessed with an amazing mom and a little one who is wise beyond his years, and have learned so much about who I want to be from them both.

                                            Happy Mother’s Day Mom! I love you!  

As for these rainbow roses, they are real and remind me of my mom for their vibrancy and playful spirit. I love them! They get there colors from a natural process, in which the flower absorbs all of the colorants. (Note to Prince Charming: In addition to everything else I have mentioned on this blog,  these also make me happy!)

Have a great Mother’s Day with the ones you love!