Just a few thoughts for my friends and family about upcoming Mother's Day.
The older I get the more I realize that we (moms ourselves) are much the way we are because of who our mothers are/were. We either try to do things just the way they did, exactly opposite of them, or a mixture of the two.
We are also molded into the mothers we are by searching, learning and watching others....that is why I wanted to write these thoughts here.
See, I have learned so much from so many of you. I love you all for the things you've taught me. My mom, of course, I appreciate for being my mom. It would take me pages to say all that I've learned from her...some things I want to do just like...others a little differently. I think she was amazing as a young mother and I can't imagine giving my child the opportunities she did with so little experience herself. She always expected much and gave me good moral guidance. Her determination allowed me to grow and have many opportunities that children around me did not have. I know there were sacrifices on her part and I appreciate all of them.
My sister----you let me practice for so long! Thank you. And now, Happy 1st Mother's Day to you. Now, you know why and how you were so very loved. Even though I didn't give birth to you, I've known you since your very first day and I'm thankful for all days since. Mira is now teaching you the wonder of motherhood that only comes from your own child. I wish you joy always as you grow as a mom.
To my friends--Shawnna, Sherry, Pat--Thank you for your friendship. There are very few people on Earth I can trust to care for my own children...you guys are about it outside
immediate family. I appreciate each time I've leaned on you for child care, but more than that I appreciate you being my "friend"....that I can be myself and share thoughts, trials and triumphs. I see love, compassion, dependability, sincerity, strength and trust in each of you and I've learned by watching you apply those characteristics in your own lives. Thanks!(--My kids & Shawnna's kids playing)
To my "old" friend--Teresa--(Happy B-day May7...by the way) Thank you for being my friend through my teenage years. I often
think back on things we did and what we thought. That gives me insight into Madison's mind....so I can say..."I was once your age, I used the same tactics, I can see through them, better go try to come up with something better than that!!!!" HA. I do share lots of examples of what friendship is and how meaningful it is...lessons learned, the good times, the disappointments...how important it is to learn life's teen lessons with a friend. Good friends are like stars...you don't always see them, but you always know they are there! Thank you(Above--Madison & Sherry's Chelsy & other teens)
To other relatives and friends....old and new...you have and are shaping me as a person and as a mom. Thanks for sharing love, time, memories, conversation, etc. I think of all of you more often than you know.
To my hubby who helps me figure out how to balance being mom! And...without whom I wouldn't have birthed my three girls. Even thoug I joke about it alot, I really wouldn't know what to do without any of you. I love you.
To God....what a blessing it is to be a mom...thank you for allowing me to know!
Happy Mothers Day.
Kim
