Sunday, May 8, 2011

A first Mother's Day.

I remember being pregnant, with my head in the toilet bowl (one of the many times) thinking... "is this baby really going to be worth it?" Then before i knew it, i am at the hospital just hours away from meeting my little girl for the first time (here on earth anyway). So nervous. So excited. Words cannot describe how i felt when i heard that first cry or when Brent held her next to me so i could meet my new baby girl. Being a mom is the best. I had no idea. No idea whatsoever.  I will never forget holding her for the first time thinking she's mine, she's really mine. my very own :)

I have only been a mom for 3 short months but oh how i love it more and more everyday! When Addie was first placed in my arms i remember being so excited to get to know her. It was love at first sight, your in love instantly... but i didn't know know her yet. I didn't know how she liked to be held or what words soothed her. I think that has been one of the best parts...just getting to know her cute little personality.

I am so grateful for the opportunity i have to be a mom. So grateful to a heavenly father for giving me this chance, for trusting me with Addie on her earthly journey. At times its overwhelming to think about all the responsibility i have as a mom but i will do my very best. I am grateful for my own Mom. For the example she has been my entire life. I know that my dream of being a mom (even as a little girl) is because of the mom that she was. I hope that i can at least be half as good as she is.

Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful Moms!!
XOXO.

3 comments:

Erin Morgan said...

Candice, I love you! You are such a sweet mother. Addie is lucky to have you. She is beautiful, just like you!

Nick & Autumn Van Komen said...

Thank you so much for writing this blog! im 37 weeks pregnant and i keep thinking "really Autumn what were you thinking! look how miserable you are!" so thanks for putting this positive perspective up because it really made me think positive about the end of this pregnancy! and Congrats on being a mommy!

Anonymous said...

Agree. Agree!! Motherhood is amazing and I can tell by this post you are an amazing MOM!! Happy First Mother's Day!!