Mother's Day

Mother's Day felt a little more special this year, with impending motherhood looming on the horizon. It's still such a big unknown for me, but I do know that I am nervous and unsure and only hope that I can be half the mom that my own mother has been for me. I feel so lucky to have grown up with such a wonderful role model, and to have a husband who was obviously raised by a fantastic mother as well. I have a lot to learn from both moms! During the sicky feelings of early pregnancy I gained a newfound respect for all mothers. It amazes me that millions of women before me have gone through those tough weeks and months (many probably worse off than I was) and a lot even choose to go through it again and again. Thanks to all the mothers and women I know who are such positive and uplifting examples to me!

(A new favorite snapshot of my mom from last month: She brought me flowers and did my dishes!)