Tomorrow is Mother's Day and it's one of my favorite days of the year. It's the day when I get extra hugs and kisses from my three children and receive a host of handmade gifts crafted with love. My own Mother passed away a few years ago and although she will always hold a special place in my heart, my Mother's Day now focuses on my own children and the time we spend together.
I can't wait until tomorrow morning to see what those young minds and hands have created. It seems like only yesterday when each one was born and spent most of the day sleeping, nursing and needing diapers changed. Now they are all in school, playing sports and growing up way too fast it seems.
For all the advice and anecdotes we hear when we prepare and become parents, none have rang more true than the following phrases: "Time goes by a lot faster once you have kids." Then it's: "Wait until baby number two arrives - it's goes even faster," and my current mantra: "If you thought time flew by before, just wait til they're in school."
Life is always busy it seems and no one is busier than you are as a Mom. We have numerous roles to fill each and every day from spouse to career woman to sister, daughter and Mom, but on this day take the time to cherish those fleeting moments, enjoy those handmade presents and celebrate all that you do.
No matter if you have yet to begin your journey into Motherhood or if you are well on your way, our experiences bond us on this day. Only a Mother and parent can know unconditional love and each of us will have the footprints of our children forever in our hearts and minds.
To all the wonderful Moms out there - Happy Mother's Day!
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