New Mom

Today is a special day for me.

Twenty-seven  years ago I became a mother for the first time.

I find myself trying to brush off these mushy feelings by thinking about just how old this makes me, but…

I can’t go there. Yes, I’m old. No, I don’t want a do-over.

I think things turned out pretty good. Aside from my mistakes, I wouldn’t change a thing.

Even then,  changing my mistakes could take away the most precious things in my life – my children.

I won’t risk that.

I liked being a new mom so much that I did it 3 more times.

I’m not an excellent mom, perfect mom or even an average mom.

Today I am simply a very proud mom.

Happy Birthday to Lee, and Happy New Mom Day to me.