Especially in recent years, I have thought about Mother's Day in different terms than I used to, particularly thinking of those who wish to be mothers and are unable to be and those who make the ultimate selfless decision in my book- birth mothers. I hope I don't sound like a broken record on my blog when it comes to these special groups, but they deserve honor as well. My co-worker Lauren posted a beautiful talk she gave in church today on her blog about remembing all types of mothers. If you want to read it, I definitely think it is worth your time. Click here for the link.
The Saturday day before Mother's Day is Birth Mother's Day. Our Provo chapter of Families Supporting Adoption (FSA) has an annual birth mother's walk to celebrate. Adoptive families, birth mothers, and anyone else who wants to come are invited. This year it was bigger than last year and so much fun. We had fire trucks and ambulances for the kids to tour, Cosmo came, and lots of candy and parachute games. There was also some walking around the track, some races, and some donuts and drinks. It is so fun. I just love the adoption community because it is so tight knit. I pretend I am part of it, though I haven't adopted. :)
Hallie had a great time with the other kids and particularly with the candy. However, she HATED Cosmo. See below for photographic evidence. Later, he walked by her and she started freaking out again. I tried to convince her that he is just a large dog (since she likes dogs), but she didn't go for that. Oh well.
Since I am a mother (oh, it wasn't obvious by the amount of info I post about Hallie?) I thought I would also record a few of my thoughts on motherhood.Hallie came home from nursery today with a little poem that had a picture of her attached and her handprint for me. I can't tell you how much I treasure this little gift. I don't think I will ever need a materialistic gift again if she will continue to print her hand on a piece of paper for me each year.
Motherhood has changed me in a lot of ways. I love this little person in a way I can't describe. Even on days like yesterday that consist of Hallie throwing a full blown fit every two steps while we are at the grocery store and end with me carrying her in one arm while she twists and turns trying to get down and pushing the cart with the other hand, I still have to to pause and laugh and tell myself to enjoy the moment. Its all so worth it. I just don't know how people do it with more than one...
Anyway, this is a journey I am immensely grateful for. I do tend to be a worrier and I often ask myself if I am doing the right things and being a good mom, but I try to not to dwell on these thoughts because I know that they are not productive. I can only do the best that I can and so far in her 18 month life, I don't think I have done any irreversible damage. I definitely don't think I am the best mom ever (I am working on patience), but I am grateful that Hallie is so forgiving of me and my weaknesses.
I hope you all, mothers or otherwise, have had a wonderful day!
4 comments:
Love it, Kimbo! I read Lauren's talk and it was FABULOUS. I think a version of that talk should be given in every ward.
I'm so glad you posted this! I was hoping to have gone on Saturday but just wasn't up to it. Looks like a lot of fun!
I don't blame Hals at all! I'm not a huge fan of Cosmo myself... you just never know what he's thinking!
I think patience in the number one thing everyone has to learn, and being a parent makes it that much more difficult to actually have it.It sounds like your doing great though! Happy late Mother's Day
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