May 9, 2010

A Mother's Day Tale

Once upon a time, there was a girl.



She loved her mother fiercely, even though she didn't understand that most of the time. Her mother was her hero, solid as a rock with a gentle touch and a stoic commitment to her children's happiness. The girl dreamed of having her own children some day and loving them just as completely.




One day, she met this boy and they fell deeply in love.



Of course they got married, because that's the way these stories go.



Almost two years later, they had their first baby.



And he was perfect.



Motherhood is difficult. It's sleepless nights and doubting oneself and torrents of tears and clothes covered in vomit/poop/some other disgusting substance, but despite all that, or perhaps because of it, the girl never doubts that it's worth it.



Because every day she's repaid for all her hard work with goofy grins, giggles, hugs. And love. Motherhood has taught her what it means to love with every cell of her body.



There is nothing more beautiful.



But there is one more thing that could make this Mother's Day tale a little more perfect.



And that is the recognition of another perfect little baby, scheduled to turn our lives upside down this coming November.



We are so incredibly excited to be pregnant with Charlie's little brother or sister, and we know that we are beyond blessed to have not one, but two beautiful babies.




Happy Mother's Day to all of you mamas, mamas-to-be, and those who dream of having your own child to love. The work is hard, and it often goes unnoticed. But know that you're doing something valuable. Know that you're teaching your children how to love, just by opening your heart and letting your babies live there. It's the opportunity of a lifetime, being a mother. I know that because of my family, "happily ever after" does exist. And I know that love is everything.

15 comments:

weezermonkey said...

OMG! Best wishes!

dapotato said...

congrats to you, roy, and charlie! best wishes for a happy, healthy pregnancy!

word verification: bantene. almost pantene, not quite.

alyssa said...

Wow!!!!! That's wonderful news! I'm so thrilled for your family!!!!! Congratulations!

Sara said...

love that little belly! Congrats, again!!

Kim in TX said...

Oh Leslie, I am sooo happy & excited for y'all!!! Beautiful story - perfect for Mother's Day! Nothing but best wishes and love to you and yours! :)

Edith Ann said...

As a mother and a grandmother, I really enjoyed this post.

Congrats on the new baby and I have to say, your little guy is just too, too cute!

Being a mom is the best job in the world, even on the worst days. Remember it ALWAYS gets better!

Cynthia said...

OMG! Congratulations!!

phairhead said...

yr so blessed, Leslie :D

Blair@HeirtoBlair said...

Congratulations!! A happy & healthy nine months & beyond :)

amber said...

I almost spit out my water when I read the news on FB. :) Such a beautiful post. I'm so very happy for you guys. {{hugs}}

Lydia said...

Congrats and best wishes! :)

Amy said...

Congrats!! That's really exciting.

Nanette said...

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! Congrats!!! Best wishes!

Unknown said...

How exciting!!! Congratulations and hugs to your little family!!!

Kimberly said...

Congrats Leslie and Roy! Wonderful news!