M is for Mama {vol 2}

I know I'm a little late on this whole Mother's Day post, so please forgive me and pretend that I posted this on Sunday, mkay?

I'm not the perfect mom in any shape or form.  I feel guilty when I get on my computer or phone when G is awake.  I try to be fully present for him because I know these moments are fleeting and I will not get this time back.  All I can do is my best, each and every day.  

Sometimes I get frustrated with him and lose my usual calm and collected patience.  Sometimes I wish I could just go to the grocery store alone or eat my lunch in peace and quiet.  But then?  I look at that face and I melt.  He really is my everything, as cheesy as it sounds.  I wouldn't trade a lifetime of quiet moments to myself if it meant giving this life up.

I secretly cherish the moments (usually... hehe) when he cries out for me in the middle of the night and clings to me while I rock him back to sleep.

I cherish the moments when he comes up and gives me hugs and kisses without prodding him to do so.

I cherish the moments when we are playing and he looks at me with a big smile and his special chuckle.

I love this boy so, and I am so thankful that he made me a mama.  An imperfect mama, but a mama whose cup runneth over.

A rare photo of the two of us since I am always the one behind the camera!

Remember, all we can do is our best ... and I think that is all that matters to them.
Happy mama's day to all of the mamas, expecting mamas, and hopeful mamas out there.  We really do have the best job, don't we?