Happy Mother's Day

Dear Baby,

I don’t think I quite yet qualify for this holiday, but I’m sure next year you will do something spectacular for me, like say “Mom,” for the first time. I can’t wait. Until then, it’s all about the grandmas…

Grandma Tracy and I having a slumber party Jan. 2015.
No idea where your father was but he was MISSING out.

This is the happiest picture of Uncle Bart and your father with Nonna that I could find.
Poor woman.

It seems grandchildren appreciate their grandparents much more than children appreciate their parents.
Hmm... good news for the grandmothers, bad for Taylor.
Look Baby! Those are your only cousins!!! (for now)
Speaking of which, their mother... your Aunt Joanne... is another amazing mother who deserves a shout out!

It’s important to remember on Mother’s Day that although we will always think of our mothers as mothers, they are actually humans that impact us in so many ways other than taking care of us. Even if we don’t recognize it, they are the foundation of who we are, and shape our personalities in ways that we will never notice or give credence to. Sorry mom.

It’s a thankless job, but in the end, mothers are so selfless that it doesn’t matter to them.  I appreciate this but I’m sure will not realize the extent or magnitude until you come along. I look forward to that day.

Alright, preaching over.

Unfortunately your dad and I were with neither of our mothers today. But Grandma Tracy is coming next weekend for your big gender reveal and we are going to Pittsburgh Memorial Day weekend so the mother visits (slash grandmother visits) are soon to come. 

Also I have to give your father some credit today because he actually did get me a prenatal massage which he said was a “pre-mother” Mother’s Day present. I’ll take it. It was wonderful, and my hips are feeling much better after the Thai lady got after it.

Love,

Mom

P.S. If you DO happen to want to do something for me this Mother's Day, go ahead and kick for me. I won't object, and would love the reassurance...just saying.