I'm Somebody's Mother?!

It was a gorgeous day the day I had Lincoln.  The sun was shining, the birds were chirping and I'm pretty sure there was a rainbow outside my hospital room window.

I read something awhile ago that said "for as long as I live, I will be somebody's mother".  That has stuck with me.  It's hard to believe that for the rest of my life, I will be a wife, daughter, sister, aunt, niece and MOM.  For the rest of my life I will be Lincoln's mom.  It hasn't sunk in yet.  I am somebody's mother.  I AM somebody's mother.  I am SOMEBODY'S mother.  I am somebody's MOTHER.  Nope: no matter how I say it, it still hasn't sunk in.

I am surrounded by great mothers: my friends, my mother-in-law and my sister-in-laws are all wonderful mothers.  My mom is pretty darn fantastic and have you met my sister?!  I always felt like my sister was born to be a mom, but I was never sure I was.  I love my nieces and nephews more than anything, but the idea of being a mom scared the crap out of me.

Then I had Lincoln.

And it STILL scares me!  :)  Lincoln is the best thing to ever happen to me and I make sure he knows this by telling him at least once a day.  (Kirk knows I tell him this!)  Lincoln's smile makes me smile.  His giggle makes me giggle.  With each milestone he reaches, I feel like I've met a milestone of my own.  We have our days, but I love being a mom more than I ever thought I would in a million years.

The minute they put Lincoln in my arms, I became a mother.  My world was no longer mine.  It wasn't just Kirk and I anymore.  Everything I do now, I do with Lincoln in mind.  Everyday I learn more and more about being a mom.  While most days I have no idea what I'm doing, I have learned 3 things along the way: not to sweat the small stuff, laugh often and to pick your battles.  So far, those things are all working.  We'll see what happens when Lincoln gets a little older...

To all the moms out there: I hope you have enjoyed this wonderful day dedicated to you.  To my mom: thank you, you truly are the best and I couldn't do this without you.  To my sister: you deserve a Mother of the Year award!  Thank you for being there every single time I need you. 

Oh, the day I had Lincoln: it wasn't sunny.  The birds weren't chirping.  And there was definitely not a rainbow outside my hospital room window.  In fact, I've been told it was raining.  In my head, though, I remember it and will always remember it, as being the sunniest and most beautiful day ever.