Mother's Day 2011

Mother's Day 2011 was wonderful. I am a very, very lucky woman.

Jay and I had a lovely day with Joaquin. We enjoyed a delicious brunch and took Joaquin to the Long Beach Acquarium, where we had a fabulous time watching Joaquin get excited about all of the new sights and sounds around him. There is something magical about watching your child experience something for the first time. It is almost like reliving your first experience all over again. He couldn't tell us how exciting it was to see little fish swimming by, but his little kicking legs told us he had a lot of fun.

Jay also went above and beyond with gifts and flowers, and a beautiful card. He is such a wonderful husband.

But being a mother is the best gift of all. I know that sounds like a sound bite - like something that a lot of people just sort of say. But I am reminded constantly of how true it is. Some of my dear friends have gone through hell trying to have children. They are true heroes. I wish there was a way to make it easier for them or make life more fair. Sometimes it seems like all I can do is truly appreciate what I have, to never take how lucky I am for granted.

So, a belated happy Mother's Day to all of the women reading this who have fought, and are fighting, to finally bring home a baby. You may not have a child in your arms yet, but you are all mothers who deserve to be celebrated. And your babies, whether they are not yet born or are resting peacefully, are lucky to have you as their mothers. Hugs.