My Mom

Mother's Day. The day that we celebrate motherhood. It's the day we recognize our own mothers and our children, if we have them, honor us. 

Today, as part of this week's May is for Moms link-up, I will turn this post over to my mom.
How did you feel the moment you found out you were pregnant with me? I was thrilled!! Then nauseous. I threw up, then called dad with the great news!  We came home that weekend to let everyone know we were expecting.
Was I a wonderful surprise or carefully planned? You were most definitely planned.  The wonderful surprise was that I got pregnant so quickly.
What was the most challenging time in my childhood? Why? I would have to say when you were in 3rd grade. You were so scared about being at school.  I knew I had to make you go, but many days I cried all the way to work and worried about you all day.  Not sure if you remember, but I put notes in your lunch for a couple of months.  Thank God for your Cabbage Patch doll.
Did you worry more about me as a child or now that I am an adult? That's a hard one, until recently I would say more when you were a child. You were so shy and so many people and situations frightened you. I wasn't sure how to handle the "shyness".  I worry about you now, that you worry so much about O.  I know that your life is not so easy, but I am so proud of you and the path that God has you on!  You're a great mom.  Many days when I read your blog, I cry because of the fears that I know you have!
What is one thing that you thought was deeply important when I was a baby that you now realize did not matter at all? The whole schedule thing. the pediatrician was adamant about it....not only how often you ate but even when to start on solids etc. He (Dr.) made me nervous because of the fact that we lived in the dessert. He told me I had to run humidifier and use saline drops at night. If I forgot I was sure you would not be breathing in the morning.  [My mom] was a life saver...do what works best for you was her motto.  It wasn't until [your sister] was born that I paid more attention to [my mom] than the Dr.

Thanks mom! I love you! Happy Mother's Day!!

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