Today

 Mothers Day has new meaning for me this year. I am sure I have nothing to say that isn't said often enough by all mothers. But I sure love my lil' man. The world will definitely never look the same to me. My perspective on everything is forever changed, and I don't mind.

I can't help but wonder why I am so lucky. Not only was I able to HAVE a baby, but from finding out I was pregnant, to giving birth, to now having a 5 month old, everything has gone so smoothly. No complications. Don't get me wrong, being pregnant was not my favorite thing, and the first 6 weeks of Kyle's life were the hardest of my life. But overall? I have been blessed. I don't understand at all the trials or infertility, or the loss of a child so I won't claim to. But I would just like to recognize those who do. I can't imagine the pain and I can't tolerate the insensitivity of people. So many women would give anything to experience the discomforts of pregnancy, or the pain of childbirth, or to endure the sleepless nights with a healthy newborn. Whenever I am struggling, I really try to remember how blessed I am to have what I have. Random tangent from me. 

Have a Happy Mother's Day, and as  you celebrate remember that for many, today might be a hard day, for many reasons. It is definitely a day to make me grateful. A big thanks to ALL the women in my life who have helped me along the way.