Happy Mother's Day

I'm a mom.

I know that sounds pretty obvious, but it hit me like a ton of bricks tonight. I was sitting on the floor, playing with Bradyn after dinner. She was standing in front of me, looking at me and laughing, and for a split second, I was truely awestruck. I thought, 'Wow. This little person standing in front of me is here because of Kevin & I'. I still don't think she looks like me, and she rarely says 'Mom', but there's no doubt she's mine. I love how she backs into my lap while reading a book, to use me as her chair when I'm sitting on the floor. I love the way her smile lights up her whole being. Although it breaks my heart, I love the way she wraps her arms around my neck for dear life when I try to put her down in her crib.

Before we had Bradyn, I always watched moms with toddlers and longed for that relationship - the one where they hold their arms up, wanting to be picked up; the one where they cry until Mommy holds them, because nobody else will do; the one where right in the middle of a tickle fight, they lay their head down on your chest for some quiet time and you just know they're so happy to be with you.

Right before I put Bradyn down for bed, she was snuggled in my arms, talking up a storm in a quiet little voice, telling me something very important. I had absolutely no idea what she was saying, but I knew that at that moment, I was the best friend she ever had, and she was telling me everything.
Thank you my sweetheart, for making my wish come true, and for giving me that one of a kind relationship.