Mother=Love

I was driving down the road the other day and saw a church sign that read: "Mother is another word for love". It instantly caught my attention because I am certain it could not be more true. No matter what kind of day you're having or what kind of challenges your child may be handing out, you are always a mother and you always love unconditionally. Mother's Day is so special to me because it makes me stop and appreciate all the blessings I receive every single day in the form of a 2 year old boy, and it makes me smile. I'm proud to be a part of this elite club that I was never sure I'd be a part of, or if I even wanted to be a part of. But turns out I did want to and I'm thankful for it every time I hear my little boy call me Mama. Today also brought up the memory of a special conversation I had with my mother shortly after Nicholas was born. He was sleeping in my arms as she and I were speculating on the vast meaning of life and what each of us have been put on earth to accomplish. She asked me what I thought my purpose in life was and, without hesitation, I answered "to have this boy". There is no doubt in my heart that I was meant to meet this wonderful man and that together we would create this amazing boy. He may be stubborn and strong willed, to the point that I want to pull my hair out some days, but it's those same fantastic qualities that ensure he will never be the kind of man who is pressured into doing things he doesn't want to do or to ever accept someone telling him he can't accomplish his tremendous dreams. Yep, our Nicholas is going to do incredible things alright. No doubt about it. And that's why I'm proud to be not just a mother, but his mother. He is, by far, my greatest achievement.