To my mom-

Well if I accurately figured out how to write a post in advance and publish later this little gem should be hitting from 3 to 5 on Sunday the 10th of May. A relatively ordinary Sunday, except its Mother’s day; so this post is written in honor of my Mom.

First, Mom I’m sorry I’m not with you today. I will call you and remind you how much I love you, but I thought I would do it in words first. Of course you know I am at the beach doing my same routine only with a pool relaxing poolside and having a drink.

{A-hem}

To my mama,

When you said the spanking would hurt you more than it hurt me, I get it now
When you said you didn’t have a favorite, I get it now
When you encouraged me to be independent, I get it now
When sometimes your eyes looked sad, I get it now
When you cried for me, I get it now
When you angry with me, I get it now
When you got frustrated with me, I get it now
When you were happy for me and jealous for yourself, I get it now
When you sacrificed friends, I get it now
When you went without new things, I get it now
When you stayed home to be with me, I get it now
When you dreamed big dreams for me, I get it now
When you ate tacos for me, I get it now ;o)

When you let me go, I’m dreading it now
When you married me off, I’m dreading that now too.

I love you, mom. More than words can truly express. I understand more now that I am a mom just how much you loved me, even if you weren’t always able to show me (but am sure glad that you do now). I appreciate what you have done and continue doing for me. I know you sometimes feel guilty for the maybes (should have, could have, would have) but in my humble opinion I turned out great. You did the very best job you could and I truly believe God ordained me to be your daughter. Finally, I'm so very glad that we are closer now. Kisses and Hugs to you today MAMA!!!!