I have only been a mother for 3 years now.  What an amazing experience it has already been  I never could have guessed how strong my bond with Little Plate could be right from the start.  It is hard to explain as I’m not sure there are words adequate to describe it, but I’ll try.  It is like she is my heart and my breath. Truly a part of me.  The brief times we are apart I am always thinking of her, wondering how she’s doing, hoping she knows I’m aware of her.

Her giggles make my heart sing and her enthusiasm and curiosity are so fun to watch.  Sometimes she can be a little pill, but for the majority she is reasonable and a good listener.  She is such a sweet person already. . .such a cuddly and affectionate girl.  She is an empathetic crier and cares so deeply if someone is hurt.  I love her curly curls, bright eyes, and all the funny faces she makes. I could seriously take and look at pictures of her all day long and each moment feels too short.  I try to stay mindful of how quickly these early years go by.

I love being her primary caretaker and her go-to for her hardest moments.  Motherhood has been more exhausting, challenging, physically demanding and most important more fulfilling than I ever imagined.  I wouldn’t trade the trials and joys that come with it for the world.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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