Brax, Brody and Everleigh

I've heard it argued that Hallmark created Mother's Day to generate revenue and make the American public feel obligated to spend money. As this was my first year to celebrate Mother's Day from the "mother" side, I think that I am now qualified to argue that this is not so. My husband and my son spent the day spoiling me and helping me to recall just how wonderful life has been as a mother. I can't remember what my life was like without Brax. From the time that I saw those two pink lines, I was a mother. I loved him more with each passing day, paying special attention to what I ate (and didn't eat), where I went, how much I exercised. As my belly grew larger, I could feel him turning flips inside. From those first little bubbles to full out kicks, I was reassured by his movement. It made me laugh when I felt him hiccup, and brought me close to tears when he jumped on my bladder :)
In my mind, I was prepared for how things would play out on my delivery day. However, God painted a different picture than I imagined and I was fiercely fearful throughout my labor that something would be wrong with my six-week premature baby. I couldn't control my tears as I heard him scream for the first time, knowing that God had provided us with a perfect, healthy baby boy.The past eight months have etched life-long memories on my heart. From the funny moments, to the sweet moments, to the difficult moments, I have loved every second of being a mother. I could carry no other title that would bring me more joy or make me feel more blessed. Being Brax's mother makes me feel God's love and God's touch on a daily basis.
There is no sight so sweet as his smile, no sound so sweet as his laugh. I would do anything from making faces to dancing around the room to get him to open up into a huge grin. I thought that I knew how much my own mom loved me, but I only had the most basic of understanding until I held my own child in my arms. It humbles me to know that I am responsible for this human being. He will listen to my words, watch my actions, and model his life after my example. I pray that I can use each hour of each day to show him what is truly important in life. So, on this Mother's Day, I am thankful for the title that I now carry. God has blessed me with a beautiful son and a beautiful mother that raised me to love him!!!