Experimental Model #001

Liam's birthday is very quickly approaching, and with Mother's Day this past Sunday being my first "official" Mother's Day, I have been reflecting on my first year as a mother. I thought about how much I have learned in the last year, things that I couldn't possible have learned any other way. I'm not trying to make this a "if your not a mommy you wouldn't understand" kind of thing, but just like all of life's experiences, you learn a lot from what you go through. I feel so much like a rookie and then I realized that in some ways I will always be a rookie. Liam changes so much and with each change I have to learn new ways of caring for him and teaching him. Liam will always be my experimental model because when he turns 5 it will be the first time I've ever had a 5-year old and when he enters high school, it will be the first time I have a high schooler. Poor kid! But, thankfully I have collective centuries of experience from my own amazing mom and mother-in-law, who have raised such great kids and are such wonderful grandma's; my wonderful sisters-in-law who are paving the way just ahead of me and there for much needed advice; my awesome friends who are in it with me and can share tips and sympathy; and even though he's not a mom, I can't forget Spencer for supporting me, helping me keep perspective and loving us both so much. But mostly I am thankful for a Heavenly Father who gives me guidance and comfort always to help me do the best I can. I am one lucky Mama! Happy belated Mother's day!