Happy (belated) Mother's Day

One of the things I think I appreciate most about my mother is that I can be myself with her.  I never feel like I have to put on a show or hide parts of my personality or things that are going on in my world.  She never makes me feel judged or like she's going to ex-communicate me for being human and having flaws.

That is one thing I hope Silas can say about me when he grows up.  It is my mission in life to let him be himself and accept him for who he is because there is nothing like knowing your mom loves you without limitation.

So, Silas, know that I love you even when you hit me in the face and throw your food on the floor and scream at the top of your lungs for no reason and want everyone to hold you but me and  conspire with your father to make me change all of your diapers.  

I will love you even if I hate your wardrobe and the person you choose to date and all of your friends.  I will love you when I discipline you and when I know you're making a choice you'll regret.  I will love you unconditionally and from the bottom of my heart for your entire life.  You make being a mother so rewarding, and I would not trade anything about our relationship for anything in the world.

My mother is wonderful and my son is amazing, and all the people I spent Mother's day with are so special.  It was a perfect day, and I'm a lucky, lucky woman to have the kind of people I have in my life. 

Hope you all had a perfect day as well!