Becoming a Mom

25 years ago, today,

I became a Mom.

I thought I was ready to be a Mom.
I love my boys.
But with the distance of 25 years,
I realize how woefully unprepared I was.

I wasn't prepared to cherish the moments.
I wasn't prepared for how quickly time would pass.
I thought there would be time "tomorrow"
to slow down,
to remember each milestone,
to build and praise.

From this distance,
I know I did my best at the time.
I wish I could get that time back and do more,
be better at treasuring each one of them.

I look back through the pictures
and remember the years
and know that the best thing
I have ever done,
is become a Mom.

No other work in this world can
compare to being a Mom.
It's not easy.
It will never end.
You can't "end" love.
I know I sometimes do things that annoy
my children, but I tell them...
"I will never stop being your Mom."
and I smile.

I am blessed to have the boys
 ~ now men ~
who call me Mom.

Thank you Derek
for making me a Mom.
Happy Birthday Baby!