Being A Mom

I wanted to express the gratitude I have of being a mother.  Perhaps I take it more to heart as I am lucky to even be a mom.  I say to many of my friends "imagine all the love you have for each of your children and wrap that all into one child".

Being a mom is the greatest blessing of my life.  My life would be completely different without Damian. Pretty much every decision revolves around being a mom.  The places you go visit, the places you go eat, the things you do for fun, and the movies you watch.  

Watching Damian grow up right before my eyes is filled with happiness and sadness.  I reflect on the days as a small infant and child when he needed me for everything and was clinging to me for safety.  Now he is independent and rarely needs me to help with anything and I have to fight for affection.  I also look forward to the day when he comes home with his own family and kisses me on the cheek.

Being a mom shows you how to love, forgive, give unselfishly and appreciate how they also show the same qualities.  Regardless of the struggles of having a teenager, I know that he loves me!  I love the cuddles while watching tv. I love the cooking you now do for me. I love your sweet smile. I love your sarcasm.  I love your personality and quarkiness. I love your honesty and compassion.  I love your eagerness to learn.  I love your simple pleasures.

I love everything about you and I love being your mom.  Being your mom is my dream and reality.  Being your mom is my life and my everything!