Why being a mom is the BEST thing ever!

I had a time in my life when I wasn't sure that I would have the privilege to become a mom, I wanted to be a mom, I knew Matt and I could be good parents, but it just wasn't happening for us.  So at one point in my life I had thought we would be okay without having children but deep down inside I knew that we really wanted children and that the joy they would bring would be priceless. 

Who would have known - 4 kids in 2.5 years???!!! WOW what a blessing we have been given.  Thank you Dr. Scheiber and Staff at IRH!

I love being a mom and I am always so excited to celebrate mother's day!  I received this email from a friend this week and I bawled when I read it because it is captures every reason why being a mom is one of the greatest joys of my life. 

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 her 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

To my babies - I love you - you are the greatest gift I could have been given.

You all have such unique personalities and quirks that bring joy and laughter to our lives. To all of the mommy's out there I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day! 

I love you even though 3 out of the 4 of you look like your daddy!

I never in a million years imagined my love for these amazing little people could be so big!

Caden, Maggie, Mallory, and Cale, thank you for being you and thank you to Matthew for being here with me every step of the way and for being along on this amazing ride of parenthood.

To those still waiting for that special baby - keep your head up - you are always in my thoughts and prayers and here if you need me!