Happy Mother's Day

Today is my first official Mother's Day, and I can't help but look into my daughter's gorgeous brown eyes and be so thankful that God has given me the privelege of being a mother. Being a mom has changed me in so many ways, and I am a better woman, and I hope a better wife, because of it.

Today I reflected a lot on what it means to me to be a mother, on mothers who have lost their babies too soon, on my wonderful mother, and on mothers who have gone on to be with God (including both of my grandmothers). I remembered how much I longed to be a mother and prayed for a child. I remembered how happy I was when I found out I was expecting, and how that joy continues today. Even though today was filled with cranky cries, I am glad that Morgan wants to be with me so much that she will cry for me.

My hope is to remember how great it is to be a mother, even through the hard times that are sure to come. Every day is worth the smile I get when I go in to see Morgan in the morning, the hug and pats on the back I get when I pick her up, and the quiet time in the evening when my drowsy/sleeping almost toddler is laying against my chest.

Happy Mother's Day, to all mothers! Here are some interesting facts about births, in honor of today.