Mothers Day?!

Yes I guess that was the question today. I guess Moi forgot the memo. He FORGOT :( I was so broken hearted because I truly feel Mother's Day is the most important holiday for all hard working mamas. It overrides even birthdays in my book because being a mother is an everyday, all day job. I woke up and nothing. And don't get me wrong. I wasn't expecting a huge present or any if that. I like more personal, little, presents. Presents from the heart. And just like Moi's birthday I LOVE doing personalized gifts. I made a cute canvas with Eli's hands saying ,"I'm as lucky as can be, The best daddy in the world belongs to me." And yes, I knew Moi had call, but I thought he would at least do something special because he was working. I mean if he can take time off for his hikes, I thought he could take just the morning to do something to show his appreciation. But my feelings were right. I had a lonely morning and a broken heart. I guess what hurt more was the mere fact that it was my first actual mothers day. Last year we hadn't had Lil' man yet, so this was the BIG one :) 


Of course I cried and Moi felt horrible and promised he'd make it up to me that night with dinner. But to be honest it was to late and I was shattered. I still am, and it truly hurts to see everyone's FB pix of their Mothers Day because I didn't even have one. I was lucky enough to spend it with my mama and sister and that helped. We watched The Vow and just had some laughs. Eli found his sugarnana to be a hoot and those two were best buds for the day. 


And even though Moi had done the one thing anyone would shriek too in shock, I can't help but be reminded of what today is really about. Being a mom. A mom to a very special lil' person who has stolen my heart. Who can just say mama and take away all of the sadness. A boy who has helped me see the selflessness in myself and for others. Who has made me stand up for what I believe and gave me the confidence to pursue something I would have never tried prior to him entering my life. I can't thank my son for making me into the person I am and I feel so blessed God chose me as his mother. He can definitely be my cranky, face scratching, crazy lil' boy, but even his bad and good days I know I'm one very lucky woman to have a lil' person who truly loves me unconditional. And I'm so thankful my mother has helped guide me to be that mom I had always strived to achieve. My mother is the most selfless, patient, full hearted, kindest, compassionate, loving person who has taught me so much as what it is to be a mother. She truly gave up everything for us five crazy, loud kiddos and I know she would never take that back. She has helped me mold into the mother I still hope to be one day to Eli.