Mothers Day

So today is Mothers Day and it is my first with my little Aoibhin earthside-this time last year she was just floating around in my belly waiting for her grand entrance into the world...so this year is extra special to celebrate with her in my arms-the little girl who made me a mummy. Becoming a mummy has been the most amazing thing in my life- that feeling of complete unconditional 'I would die for her' kind of love. She makes my life even more complete and I can not imagine not having her here. She is our world and every day is brighter with her in it. From her smile first thing in the morning-even when I am exhausted-to the days when she needs constant attention-I love it all because I am a mummy and she is my world. It is all I have ever wanted and more. Not everybody is blessed to be in my position and my heart aches for those who have lost a child. Today is a day for all mothers and for every child.

She has taught me to be more patient, more assertive, more organised (if that was possible), more empathetic than ever-dam you hormones!. She is my reason to work hard, to be a role model for her and to teach her the rights and wrongs. Being a mummy is hard but it is so bloody rewarding. I don't care about gifts or dinners on Mothers Day-as long as I have my daughter-healthy and happy that is the greatest Mothers Day gift of all. I will cherish every cuddle not just today but every day and I will always carry a piece of her in my heart. Mothers Day is about us-the two of us and the overwhelming love I feel every time I look, touch, see and think of you. You fill my heart with joy.

Aoibhin Rose I love you to the moon and back-Thank you for gracing me with the greatest gift of all. Being your Mummy is the best gift and I will hold it delicately and continue to do everything to ensure you grow up to be kind, happy, content, tolerant and gracious, compassionate and confident.. You are already shaping up to be all those things.

Today you are smiling as always, laughing, searching for me if I leave the room-and your face fills with joy when you see me-I hope that you will always look at me that way. And some day years from now, when you have your own child I hope you realise how much I do,have and will always love you.

mummy x