mama's day..

i wasn't expecting much for mothers day (but secretly hoped it would be a little better then this last, recent, birthday which was celebrated by myself and a vicious 24 hour stomach virus). i'm not sure what my thoughts are about the day, but it being my first, i washed my hair, put on my bright green pants and stuffed M in a 'mom' onesie i found in his drawer that is a full size too small, and let L take our picture.. i slept in - until a blissful 8:30 - made myself pancakes doused in maple syrup, took M to the park where he practiced standing and kissed him as many times as i could in one day. it wasn't perfect, and i felt both elated and, well, odd, when neighbors would say "happy mother's day!"as we walked by.. but it was good.. its good to be a mama to this guy..

happy belated mother's day to all you mama's out there.. moms of babes, of pups, of plants and of other things..

(notice that weeks later our shelves are still filled with boxes.. my one saving grace is that the only shelf lined with books is indeed color coordinated)