Ahhhh... Mother's Day. Finally, after a hard three years, I was able to:
1. Be a Mother (yay)
2. Have Christian here
3. Not cry about my mom
Time does heal all things. I used to be so upset at trying to be a mother and HATE the holiday altogether. Then, my first mother's day as a mother Christian was in India! Then, there was always the torment of losing my mom that would no matter what - whittle it's way into my day and make me a depressed mess!
This year it was finally PERFECT! (except for the monsoon in Atlanta) Luckily, Christian and I had the main part of our celebration Saturday knowing that yet again, he was leaving town Sunday.
Just spending time together with Bailey was perfect.
This time I had my family, I had Christian, and I felt at peace with my mom.
For all of my friends out there raising your kids - I know you do this, you start staring at your child and thinking, planning, hoping their entire futures.
Sometimes I look at Bailey and think,
"There is nothing that you could ever do that would make me turn away from you."
As a teen, I remember getting in trouble and being terrified to go home or even see my parents. I was always so afraid of how "mad" they would be. I think I misunderstood their emotions. Now that I am a mom, I realize that Bailey could seriously come home with ANY news, and I would just look at her, hug her, love her, and quickly run to Christian for a solution!
No, seriously, I can't imagine Bailey ever doing anything that would make me "mad".
I think the word is "upset" - not even disappointed - just plain out wishing I could go back and erase time. Never being angry at what happened, just being upset that I couldn't change anything. I am sure that this is how my parents felt. I think the worst part for them was hurting inside for me.
I think it is times like these when Christian and I are talking that it hits me - I am a MOM -
and I love it... :)
So, here's to all the moms who will forever be the biggest cheerleader for their kids! Cheers!
Happy Mother's Day!
A little preface to the pics..
These days, Bailey is completely and totally entertained by food. She could spend hours exploring the different flavors, textures, and tools used to eat it with. Before you think all we do is eat - know this!!!!
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| Eating with my spoon |
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| Mmmmmm... |
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| Easting my first Ramen Noodles - not really sure what to do... |
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| Feeding Chico some goldfish |
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| Cinco de Mayo! |
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| With Mama in the carwash - a little nervous |
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| Walking around in Dada's shoes |
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| Eating out with Mommy and Daddy - first chicken fingers and fries :) |
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| She approves |
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| On my Rody |
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| Just driven' through the house |
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| Doing a little cleaning |
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| Sitting in my rocking chair |
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| My first lollipop |
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| My first homemade donut - like my Mommy's grandma used to make |
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| She LOVED it |
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| Stylin' |
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| Getting her permit |
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| With her Great-Grandmother |
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| Always working like Daddy ;) |
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| Opening a present from Ummie |
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| Oh yeah! |
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| An Elmo CD Player! |
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| So stoked! |
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| Christian bought Bailey a bubble machine... |
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| chasing bubbles... |
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| In my chair :) |
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| Cool Photog |
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| Presh |
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| Sweet |
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| I wanna sit in Mama's chair! |
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| So I do :) |
