A shout out...

Let me just preempt this post by saying that there is nothing better than being a mom! With that said, and bearing in mind how much I absolutely adore my baby, I must say that there are some less than desirable changes that have wreaked havoc in my life since pregnancy took it's toll. Each time I catch a glimpse of my 'well-rounded' figure in the mirror (besides wanting to perpetually wear a t-shirt that says "Hey, I gave birth to a 9lb human less than three months ago- lay off!"), I find small comfort in the hope that one day Arthur will appreciate all that my body has been through for him. And then I am inevitably reminded that someone, many years ago, had the same hope for me.

My mother did it all- the lumps, the sags, the aches, the exhaustion, the worries, the fears, the swelling and the pain. Each sacrifice she made, each pair of jeans that she couldn't fit back into, each hour of sleep that she lost was given lovingly, and in my newborn needy state I'm sure that I never even thanked her properly. As I journey along my own road of motherhood's experiences, I am only now beginning to know her better, and to appreciate all that she did and still does for me. So this shout out is for you mom- you did it all without complaint, and I will never stop being grateful for your amazing example. Thank you for your love and friendship, it means the world to me.

And so as I reach the end of another long day of mother-dom, with spit up on my shirt and dinner on my mind, I can hold my head high knowing that I may never fit into my favorite jeans again, but some day I may get my own tribute from the beautiful little boy that makes it all worth it.