Mother's Day 2010

As our baby girl turns 2 months today, I reflect on what a great weekend we had as we celebrated our first Mother's Day. So odd that I AM the mom this time. I am so used to celebrating my mom and mother-in-law...now someone will be celebrating "me?" Still hard to comprehend. But it was a wonderful weekend celebrating with our families and both of our incredible mom's!

As I reflect on the past year and what it means to me to be a new mom, here is a list of "I Never's" that come to mind....

I never thought that I...

would be a mommy on this Mother's Day.

would - or could - love someone so much.

would have a stronger marriage and deeper love for my husband because of this child.

would do more loads of an Kinsley's laundry than mine and Philip's combined.

would be so excited to just sit, hold, and rock our baby girl.

would be sooo tired.

would cry...over nothing, really...and all the time.

would feel so protective.

would find it hard someday's to find time to eat breakfast AND lunch.

would be so afraid of doing something the "wrong" way.

would take the time to just s-l-o-w down.

would actually put one of those yellow "Baby on Board" magnets on my car.

would feel comfortable caring for something so precious.

would sing "The Wheels on the Bus" in the car with the AC on, vs. singing something by the Black Eyed Peas with the windows down & sunroof open.

would not be grossed out by a dirty diaper or spit-up.

would think the most perfect smell in the world is Kinsley's head. Pure and simple.

would be taking walks around the neighborhood with my dog and my baby at the same time.

would be so "breathless" on those walks. Out-of-shape....Whew.

would rather stay-in, than go-out.

would think bath time is my favorite time of day.

would become a morning person.

would be chosen by God to care for this precious girl.

The Lord had a plan long ago...that Philip and I would meet in college, date for a few years, get married, move around, then settle back by our families, and become a mom & dad to Kinsley. I am finally living out one very important part of God's plan for my life as Kinsley's mom. I can't wait to see what else He has in store for me.

On this Mother's Day, I thank my little Kinsley-bean...oh yes, and you too, Philip :)...for making me a mommy. I hope that I live up to the challenge, and I can't wait for the rest of the journey.

Baby girl...we are so proud of everything you have overcome so far. Every single thing about you is precious to us, and all that we do in life now is about our family and what is best for you. We love you so, so much.

-Mom