My 1st Mothers Day

I had my first Mothers Day as a mom! It is about time! My sister, Kim, sent me a card and wrote in it that she had been waiting 7 years to send it to me :) I have been waiting 28 years to be a mom! Being a mom is so much more than I ever thought it would be! I am so glad I have sweet little Elsie! I LOVE BEING A MOM!!!! I have waited so long for this, it is such a blessing to have such a sweet baby girl! (Thank you Amanda!) I got a sweet card from Amanda that sums up motherhood perfectly:

Motherhood is not for sissies.

Motherhood is not for women with weak stomachs, strict routines, or wall-to-wall white carpeting.

Motherhood is not for women unable to juggle three things at once, read between the lines, or face fear on a regular basis.

Motherhood is not for women too quick to use the word "impossible," or too hesitant to say "yes, you can."

Motherhood is not for women who refuse to believe in miracles, or tomorrows, or themselves.

Motherhood is for the caring and courageous women who make a difference in the lives they touch - women just like you.

Happy Mothers Day!

I have learned a lot about motherhood and I am quickly figuring out that I have lots more to learn and that there isn't really a way to prepare for what is to come! I LOVE being a mom!!!!

I want to wish all the fantastic women in my life a Happy Mothers Day! Thank you all for being such a good example to me. I have only learned from the best!!

Elsie, Grandma Gay and Mommy. . . Elsie is such a lucky little girl!

Thank you for being such a fantastic mother and grandmother, mom! I love you!!!