Mother's Day 2011

I cannot believe how fast time flies! Another year, another Mother's Day. I can't believe I'm somebody's MOM. I don't know why, but that sounds so OLD to me. Most days I still feel like I'm my twenty-something self, even though I know I'm not.

Having a little Bear Cub has changed my world so much - I've struggled with my new role but I feel each day things get better and I can look at yesterday and say "take that"!

As I think about the role a Mother plays in someone's life, I think about my own Mom - and her influence on me and my siblings. I think about how HARD of a job it is and wonder - why do we need a day to celebrate and appreciate Moms? Shouldn't this be EVERY DAY? Shouldn't we show appreciation to our Moms every day?

I like to think I try to always thank my mom for everything she does for me, my son and my husband and to tell her and show her that I love her. That she IS appreciated. Some days may be better than others, but I know in my heart that she does a TREMENDOUS job being a Mom. I can only hope that I'm doing that great of a job for my son.

Happy Mother's Day to my wonderful Mom... and to all the Moms out there!