My Mother's Day Present

Having a child opens and touches your heart in so many new and unimaginable ways. Just in the past 24 hours, I have felt every emotion possible as a new parent. I love my son so much that I ache- with a beautiful and painful intensity. When he is in pain, I can hardly breathe. When he is happy, I am speechless with joy and thankfulness. Our bond strengthens by the day. With his birth, I have been reborn into nature- awakening instincts and an emotional growth I didn't even consider myself capable of. . .and I get to celebrate Mother's Day for the first time ever this Sunday. Miles- thank you for making me a mommy- for making Jesse and I parents. Miles, my bright wiggling infant, is the best gift I have ever received.