My first Mothers Day has come and gone, and it proved to be a day that I hope to always remember. It began early in the morning with a 6 AM feeding. Jackson got up and ate. Then, as if he knew that it was my special day and wanted to give me the perfect gift, he curled up and fell asleep on my chest just as he used to when he was a newborn baby. I cuddled him to me and relished the bliss of holding my baby so close. Though I received many gifts on my special day, this snuggle was the best one of all! A close second was the gift my husband gave to me that morning. This most amazing man gifted me a photo blanket with my Jackson’s picture. He said that I could keep it forever and always be able to snuggle my little baby boy. I cried with delight at this wonderful gift. I have always dreaded the day that my baby grows up and does not want to snuggle with me anymore, and this precious gift has softened that inevitable blow just a little bit.
After a sweet breakfast and a nap for Jackson, we loaded everyone up in the car and headed to the park. There we met up with Jackson’s grandparents and enjoyed some time in the shade together. Next we went down to the lake. Jackson and I saw the ducks in murky water. We watched them float. We watched them fly. We listened to them quack. We shared a beautiful moment together, and then we headed to lunch. We walked the park’s pretty, forested path until we got to a restaurant where we met up with more of our family. We ate and visited overlooking the blue lake buried in the trees.
After an afternoon filled with fun, family, and food, we returned home for bath time followed by bedtime. As I put my baby boy down for the night, I counted my blessings. I was grateful for the wonderful day, the time spent with our wonderful family, and most of all my incredibly wonderful baby boy. Being his mommy has been the greatest joy of my life, a gift that just gets better every day. He is the light of my life, my most precious love, and on this day of celebration, I was overjoyed to celebrate the love I have for him and the bond that we share.
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