This is a picture of me at 2 years old. Notice that my shirt says “I love Mommy.” Becoming a mom has reminded me of some memories of my mom. I have a memory of having the flu on Christmas day and my mom giving me a straw to drink my juice with–that was all the excitement I could handle that day, but I do remember getting a big stuffed dog that I named “Rover”–how original! I have memories of my mom trying to help pull a tooth that wouldn’t fall out, putting cream on a rash, being up with me at night when I had a bad dream. I haven’t really think about any of these memories until more recently, probably since I’ve become a mom. I don’t think that means being a mom gives you special enlightenment but it has given me a new appreciation for my mom and I am glad for that.

This is my second Mother’s Day and I’m glad that I can give Tyler the love and care that my mom gave to me…