This year I spent Mother’s Day (my second ever!) in Oregon with my family. The weekend was wonderful and packed with celebration; my godson’s baptism was on Saturday and Mother’s Day was on Sunday. Prior to having a baby, I never realized how momentous the day truly is. Actually, I hardly realized it last year on my first Mother’s Day! This year, though, I fully comprehended the point of the day and loved every second of it. I love the season it is in (I wonder if it was planned on purpose so beautiful spring flowers are in full bloom?). I adore the meaning behind it. I love the cliché activities (breakfast in bed, a luxurious brunch, performing barely any work, or just mama’s choice).

It is my new favorite.

I always feel a tad silly making a big deal out of my birthday. I mean, everyone has one and mine is so close to Christmas that it is usually an after-thought. However, on Mother’s Day, I feel completely justified to accept bottomless beverages and to make a big deal over myself…as a mother. I felt appreciated and loved and validated for all of my hard work throughout the year. I loved being surrounded by my family and basking in glorious spring weather.

One of my favorite parts about Mother’s Day is reflecting on the impactful mothers in my life. I certainly couldn’t survive motherhood thus far without the inspiration I’ve received from these women. My grandmothers, my own mother (obviously), my dear aunts, sister, two sister-in-laws, best friend and the godmother of my daughter, and Nate’s mother whom I never had the pleasure to meet. These women are raising/have raised some incredible people and that is absolutely worth taking a day to celebrate. I hope you all had a lovely Mother’s Day!

PS Does this backdrop look familiar? It is where we had Waverley’s first birthday party!