Being Mom

I admit that there are days I would like to change my name, to run away from it all, to book a hotel room all to myself and binge watch Netflix all day, to get on a plane and land on a beach anywhere in the world and take a nap...

But, wherever I am and whatever I do... I never feel as complete as I do when I am with her. She is my heartbeat, she is my home, she is my everything. She will forever be my always, my raison d'etre, my little girl.

Being a mother is by far the most challenging but most rewarding job I have ever had. Being a mom has made me a better person. I have learned patience. I understand unconditional love. I am more compassionate and forgiving. I appreciate the little things far more than ever before. I am aware.
I am beyond thankful everything this tiny human has brought to my life.

So, while it is technically Mother's Day... I prefer to celebrate everything that is my Daughter instead. After all, she made me who I am today... MOM (no, Mommy, I hate it when she calls me Mom... I'm just not ready for that yet!).