To My Daughter...

As I write this, you are sleeping soundly in your crib.  Today is Mother's Day.  My first as your mommy.  I know this is a day to celebrate moms, but I kept thinking throughout the day how this is just another day to celebrate you, in my life.  One day you will read this and I hope on that day you know how much I love you, each day that passes.  You will be 4 months in two days.  In those 4 months you have already taught me many things.  

You have taught me how to love unconditionally, as I always will.

You have taught me to be selfless.

You have taught me to be patient because not everything goes as planned.

You have taught me that there is a special bond between a mother and her daughter, one I hope gets stronger by the day.

You have taught me to count my blessings not just everyday, but every minute.

You have taught me the hard times don't last forever, even though they feel as they might.

You have taught me to smile, everyday.

You have taught me to be strong.

Most importantly you have taught me to be your mom.

As you grow, we will share many laughs, hugs, kisses, tears, and even a few screams, but I hope to teach you these things that you have taught me so that one day when you are a mom you will celebrate your daughter or son like I celebrate you.

Thank you for blessing me on this Mother's Day, baby girl.

The day you changed my life...

Mother's Day 2014