Exactly twelve weeks ago, I gave birth to my beautiful daughter and embarked on an exciting new chapter in life, motherhood. It amazes me everyday how quickly she is growing and changing. But it’s even more amazing to me how much I love her more and more each day.
I have to admit that before today, Mother’s Day never really seemed all that important to me. It was just another “Hallmark holiday.” Now that I’m a mother, I regret ever feeling or thinking that way. I worked with children for many years; however, it never truly prepared me for motherhood. And I’m not talking about the many diaper changes, feedings around the clock, the fussy times or lack of sleep. Those are all expected and I was well aware and prepared to take on the responsibilities of caring for my baby. But nothing prepared my heart or soul for the bond and love I have for my own child. Even though I loved my daughter throughout my 40 weeks of pregnancy, I didn’t truly know the love a mother has for her child until the moment she was born. It wasn’t until I saw her little face, looked into her eyes, put her little hand in mine and held her in my arms for the first time that I truly felt like and became a mother. That was the moment my life, my world and my entire being changed.
Today was my first Mother’s day as a mother, and today was the first time I truly appreciated the holiday. I now fully understand the growing endless love a mother has for her child. I now understand that no matter what, life’s greatest gift is being a mother. Today wasn’t about the flowers or gifts, it was about celebrating how lucky and blessed I am to be a mother, and truly appreciate who I am. I am a lot of things, but the two most important are a wife and a mother. So to all the mama’s out there, Happy Mother’s day! I now know just how very special you all are! <3
~Sparke