Needless to say the three of us were undeniably worn out on Mother's Day and after grabbing some lunch, Michael headed to work and I snuggled our sick little baby.
Now let's talk about my gift this Mother's Day.....it was not the usual flowers and card for this mama! While strolling around downtown Nashville, I saw a neon tattoo sign and looked at Mike and he knew exactly what was in store! We had been talking about getting something little done in celebration of our new addition and it was just the right place at the right time! I told him I wanted us to both get tattoos and I'd accept it as my Mother's Day gift; he obliged. Although a very well known tattoo parlor in Nashville, the artist and I didn't exactly "click" right away. He seemed cold, intense, and frankly a little like a crack head. After exchanging words we both agreed it was just clashing personalities...and the crack. Haha--just kidding...maybe. Anyways we went through with it and Michael and I were both pleased (Mike's parent's not so much!) What a fun memory and good reminder that although Mike and I are married, parents, and typically in bed by 10 every night -- we are still fun and capable of acting like a couple kids together.
This Mother's day was bittersweet for me because while it was my first it is also a reminder that my mom is not here to celebrate with. It has been a day I typically try to just get through every year, until now. Now I get to celebrate my baby girl and the gift she has given me of being her mom. Not a mom; her mom. She makes me giggle like I am a little girl myself and she's shown me I can love more than I ever imagined; unexplainable, really. Thank you for picking me to be your mom, P. I can't wait for the sweet Mother's Day crafts from school that will be coming my way! But mostly, I can't wait to go to sleep tonight knowing I get to wake up to your smile and open mouthed kisses in the morning.
-Mom
Me & P
My mom & I
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