Motherhood. 

That place where a woman becomes more.

Their first best friend. A trusted advisor. A nanny, a maid, a cook, a chauffeur, a therapist, a teacher.

A boo boo fixer and a monster crusher.

You think you're ready for it. But you aren't. None of us are.

Motherhood is joyful! It's loud, it's fun, it's wild, it's exciting, it's rewarding, it's always new. 

It's exhausting, it's lonely, it's frustrating, it's confusing, it's full of mistakes... it's hard. So, so hard.

The minute you have it figured out, everything changes! But one thing doesn't change...

their unconditional love for you.

You, Dear Mom.              

You are loved.           You are appreciated.          You are accepted.           You are valuable.          You are beautiful.

You have been blessed with this precious gift. A walking, breathing part of your heart that wants you.

Just as you are.

The stretch marks, the tired eyes, the shirt you've been wearing for...how long? They want you, Dear Mom. 

Just as you are.

It's time to celebrate you.

Your first steps into motherhood.

Your first role in the beautiful play that is their childhood.

Your first words that bubble over from this overwhelming sense of love you didn't know you'd ever experience.

You, Dear Mom,

You are more beautiful than you know. More strong that you think. And more valued than you can imagine. 

Take some time and celebrate you. Celebrate Motherhood.