My first official Mothers Day :)

Last year I was as big as a house and ate a wonderful delicious brunch followed by a pedicure that my terribly swollen Fred Flintstone feet needed. I was so anxious, Charlotte was due in less than a month and I couldnt wait to hold her to be a Mama with a real outside baby to show off.

A year later and it is even more wonderful than I could have ever dreamed it to be.

 At least once a day it hits me - like an 18 wheeler - shes mine. forever. im her mama. man i love her.

I hope to never take the gift of motherhood for granted, to do it deliberately with as much grace and love as possible.

To all the amazing mothers that I have had in my life - Grandmothers, Aunts, Friends, Teachers and of course my own Mama, thank you just isnt enough. You literally keep the world moving, you fed hungry bellies, kiss boo boos, protect your babies, beam with pride for accomplishments, encourage, discipline and most importantly love.

This post feels rambley but it will have to do because I dont think I could ever do this topic justice. Motherhood is just too grand. Thank you both to my wonderful Mama and to Charlotte for making me a better person. <3

Here are 2 of my favorite "mommy-bloggers" and my favorite motherhood posts from them.

http://www.71toes.com/2008/07/cherish-moment.html

http://www.kellehampton.com/2010/05/have-it-all.html

xoxo
Ashlea