Saturday, May 09, 2009

Happy Mothers Day!

Before I was a Mom, I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom, I had never been puked on. Pooped on. Chewed on. Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom, I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom, I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put her down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom, I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body..
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom, I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom .

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Erin, You are an incredible mom. When I see you as a mom, I know I did "some" things right, in being your mom...Love you, mom

Jamie said...

Happy Mother's Day Erin :)

I just got caught up on your photo blog and it looks like you've been busy!! The picture are all amazing and I sure hope you can take some of us this summer... :)

laura.h said...

Erin,
I hope you had a great Mother's Day!
I just wanted to tell you today that you are such a great mom! It is so evident in your kids whom I love soooo much.
Laura