Happy Mother's Day

Now that I have a few years of Motherhood under my belt I see how clearly I was loved as a child. Not that I  ever once doubted this, but the sheer magnitude of it is more apparent now.  Every choice I make, every question explained, I picture my parents patiently teaching me.  Assembling the Easter baskets this year I flashed back to all of the sweet baskets lovingly prepared for me when I was young (with the Easter bunny getting all the credit).  Ironically though, the years that required the most devotion and continuous love and patience we remember nothing of.  I have no memory of my Mom changing my diapers, nursing me, teaching me the alphabet. I have no memory of my parents arms reaching for me as I took my first steps...
It wasn't until I had Lili that I realized how much freedom my parents gave up, and the extent of their love. It is cliche because it is true: parenthood is the ultimate teacher of unconditional love.

To my Grandmother, Kathleen (Alex's Mom),  and my Mom: Happy Mother's Day. Thank you for years of unconditional love.

And thank you to all the other women who have mothered me over the years:
Grandma Lee (in heaven), Amy, Nancy, Bonny, Sharon, Dani, Cindy, Terry, Edibeth, Gwen, Geri, and so many more...

{ I love you! }