Mom's Make It Happen

I think this is a great example of how Mom's "make it happen" every day. 

 Plus, it just gives you a good laugh.  I especially like the intense

look of satisfaction on the Mom's face in the car.  Enjoy!  

Like Mother, Like Daughter

Mom, Me and Cathy

I don't believe God gives us a greater gift as women than the opportunity to be mothers.  Regardless of whether you carry the child nine months yourself, adopt a precious little being or act as a surrogate mother to people (young or old) in your life who simply need to be "mothered" -- or any combination of these -- you are a mother.

Like anything that has a great payoff, being a mother is hard work.  That said, I haven't found anything to be as rewarding and fulfilling.  Being a mother is a tremendous responsibility.  You are a role model 24/7 -- on good days and bad.  Little eyes and ears take in every nuance of your existence.

I was reminded of this as Lily Kate and I raced off to school one morning last week.  As I'm driving, I am going through a mental checklist of all I need for my day of meetings.  My phone...where is my phone?  Thinking that I left it at home, I unconsciously say a choice four letter word.  I was quickly reprimanded from the back seat.  "Mama, queen's do not use that kind of language."  She had me there.

You see, the learning goes both ways.  When the doctor put Lily Kate in my arms, I looked at her and said "I've been waiting for you for so long."  My life was forever changed in the best way possible.  It was like my heart was now out of my body.  I do so appreciate all that my wonderful mother did for me so much more.  I only wish she was here to experience this new phase of life with us.

Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful mothers!  

Positively yours,

Paula Chamblin Aulino

Associate ASID