What a wonderful 1st Mother's Day!!!

My 1st Mother's day....what can I say!! It was wonderful & I am so blessed to have such wonderful family, hubby & son!! Awhile ago I found a poem about being a mom that really summed up how having Eli has changed my life....for the better!!! Here it is for all you moms out there!

Before I was a Mom

I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.

I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.

I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom -

I had never been puked on.

Pooped on.

Chewed on.

Peed on.

I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.

I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom

I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.

Or give shots.

I never looked into teary eyes and cried.

I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.

I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom

I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put him down.

I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.

I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.

I never knew that I could love someone so much.

I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom -

I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.

I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.

I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.

I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom -

I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.

I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache,

the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.

I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.

Today started with Eric taking Eli & allowing me to sleep for an additional hour or so. I also was brought a cinnamon roll & orange juice & later my favorite drink from Starbucks! So far so good ;) I then opened my gift from my amazing hubby....an ipod Touch....the ipod I had wanted for awhile but I was shocked by the upgrade of a Touch!! Now I just have to learn to use it! Thanks honey & I love you!! I also received a card from Eli that Eric helped him sign....priceless!

Then we had a large group of us including me, Eric, Eli, Holly, Chris, Sarah, Stephanie, my mom, Eric's parents, Chris' mom, Chris' sister & her son, and my aunt & uncle, eat at Zio's. Yummm!!! It was a great time and my sisters treated all moms with a single rose....very sweet! Upon returning home, Eric's parents gave me a Starbucks card & a lovely mother's day card.

It's amazing to think that this time last year, I was about 6 months pregnant with Eli & dreaming of his arrival. Now he has been in our life for over 8 months & it's amazing the love I feel for him. He is such a smart, fun, handsome, loving little boy & I just know it will just get better & better. Being a mom is the best job in the world! I love you Eli!!

Mother's Day 2008