January 10, 2012
26
This morning I was lying in bed, Lucy cradled in my arms, I was thinking of my own mother. All I wanted to do was call my mom and chat with her, because she always knows how to cheer me up and encourage me. She knows me so well. She is selfless and somehow knows how to make the small things in life magical. Every birthday growing up with her was magical because she made it that way. Breakfast in bed. A special handpicked present. Dinner with the family. Homemade cake.
It never occurred to me how much effort my mother put into making my sister and I feel so special and loved. Yet she made it seem effortless.
I want to be that kind of mother to my girls. Finding the sparkle in the mundane things of life. Celebrating special moments with creativity and love.
Funny how the older I get, the more I cherish my friendship with my own mom.
Here’s to turning 26, and growing with grace, striving to become more like my own mother.
Happy Birthday!!! You two look lovely! 🙂
Trust me, you’ll grow as a mother with your children. I became a Mom when I was 17 and now I’m 24 with three kiddos. I went from a selfish teenager to a dedicated Mom. It has taken a lot of learning, but my experiences as a child and my experiences with my children have been my greatest teacher. 🙂
Cheers!
Happy Birthday love!! 😀 And thank you SO much for the guest post!!
Happy, happy birthday!
Hope your birthday was extra special.
You look great, you even have rosie cheeks!
happy birthday stacie!! what a beautiful, reflective post. i too cherish my friendship with my mom more and more. her selflessness amazes me.
Happy birthday Stacie! Congratulations on your productive and successful year – I hope this year brings you the same and more.
– Lois x