Happy Mother’s Day! Today, we honor Mom, Mama, Madre, Mere, Mutter… No matter how you say it, the mother connection is eternal.
I’m a mother of three amazing human beings and grandmommy of one amazing little munchkin. My mother left this earth two years ago, but I am blessed and Mother’s Day is my day to be thankful for the blessings.
I wrote this poem yesterday:
A Grateful Mother on Mother’s Day
I say thank you to my babies, who gave me wings to fly
With purpose in my step and a sparkle in my eye
From diaper changing and breastfeeding
To first words and potty-training
Tiny arms wrapped around my neck and big, sloppy kisses
Through hectic mornings and noisy school yards
Girl Scouts, PTA, and high school basketball
First jobs, first cars, off to college in the fall
Just yesterday, I stood holding their little hands tight
Let’s cross the street now, look left and right
They loved me with unconditional acceptance
In spite of past-due bills and my feelings of incompetence
For them, I made banana pancakes with passion
Found joy in grilled cheese sandwiches and homemade popcorn
To Bryan and Derric and Shaina
I’m so proud to say I’m your mother
You’re all grown up now and still make my heart flutter
Immeasurable moments have been exquisitely woven
Into the woman I am today
A grateful mother on Mother’s Day