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Happy Mother’s Day to Me, too

May 8, 2011 by Miranda 6 Comments

Today has been one of those days I dream of having. Storybook. The kind of day I don’t think I deserve.

Today has been a day of me, not in the sense that I’ve been indulged in my every whim (though I have been indulged. Hello, TOMS <3 Moms shoes that I might sleep in and wear foreverandeveramen.).

Today has been a day where I’ve made a  conscious effort to really SEE things. To see my son. To see my husband.

To see my life.

And my life? Is good, y’all. It really is.

Today I saw my husband go out of his way to do things he knew would make me happy, like coffee and cupcakes.

My heart cried out that I’d chosen well.

Today I witnessed my son lay his head on my lap and then sit up and say “I love you, mama” for the first time.

My heart cried out with happiness.

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Today, I saw my son pick up a pair of pants and figure out how to put them on for himself. And succeed.

My heart cried out with pride.

Today, I saw my patience with Joshua grow thin when he had a tantrum. And then I saw myself say “He’s 2. Comfort him. He needs you.” And I did. And it was good.

And my heart cried out with contentment that I’d been able to console him instead of growing frustrated.

Today, I saw that I am a mother.

He is mine.

And I am his.

And I love him more than anything and am thankful to be called his mother.

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  1. kristin says

    May 8, 2011 at 11:15 pm

    What a great post. {sniff} What a great day it was.

    Reply
  2. Kimberly says

    May 9, 2011 at 8:27 am

    Yay to first time “I love yous”…it never gets old 😉 Happy Moms day. You deserve every bit of it!

    Reply
  3. Kimberly says

    May 9, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    What a sweet post! Sounds like you had an amazing Mother’s Day, which you completely deserve!!

    Reply
  4. Jess@Straight Talk says

    May 10, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    So glad for you! Happy mama’s day to you.

    Reply
  5. Katie says

    May 11, 2011 at 10:48 am

    hooray for a lovely day!!!

    <3 you!

    Reply
  6. MamaRobinJ says

    May 12, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    So great. That’s an amazing and important point to get to. I love that you’re there.

    Reply

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