MOTHER'S DAY

Last year I was 6 months pregnant on Mother's Day.  I pranced around our backyard, giddy with excitement, posing awkwardly for Philip...so eager to show off my emerging bump.

6 Months

My day mostly consisted of preparation for Addison's arrival & daydreaming of the future & what it would be like.

This year I spent the day with such gratitude as I reflected on the last 8 months...

the moment my life changed forever

1 day old

7 days old

2 months

3 months

4 months

5 months

6 months

7 months

8 months

Philip & Addison gave me flowers, cards, a lovely Pandora charm with Addison's birthstone to add to my charm bracelet, took me to lunch & affirmed me being a mother all day long. Philip made me feel so special. I feel like I should be the one saying thank you. I have been given the greatest gift.  It wasn't too long ago I didn't think I'd ever this opportunity. I am blessed beyond measure.  She We've done a lot of growing these last 8 months. She is teaching me something knew EVERY day.  I am learning patience; to enjoy the small things; I am learning to see things more simply, through the eyes of a child; I am learning about love; I am learning true joy & happiness.  I mean it when I say that I am the luckiest & that I have all I will ever need. Every day that I think it's reached it's pinnacle, the next day is better than I could have ever imagine.  This is by far the greatest adventure I have ever been on.

Graycie Harmon said "My mom is a never ending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being. I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune." I pray that I am that for Addison. I pray that I am a source of comfort & happiness. I pray that she knows the joy she brings me & what a gift she is to me.  I pray that I can be everything she needs me to be.