to all the moms

who...

...ran their kids to school (in their pjs) and then had to get out of the car
...are the big jokes when playing video games with the kids
...get everyone to church on time but then notice that they forgot to put a bra on
...who tried healthy new recipies (lima bean casserole) that never really were meant to be eaten
...cried every first day of school
...hunted over the holidays for the most sought after toy
...took too many photos for one occasion and didn't get any of another
...stayed up all night for:
...a costume
...or a science fair report
...or to clean a house
...or care for a sick child
...or because they were pregnant
...or from worry

to all the moms who...

...couldn't decide if it was a laugh or cry moment
...that made impossibilities, possible.
...bit their tongues
...cried in the bathroom
...cheered louder than the rest
...drove endless miles
...who sat in principal chairs
...who sat in doctors offices
...and hospital rooms
...and by gravesides.

to all the moms that i've watched, and learned from, and felt loved by- to those that have loved my children, my loved ones, and those that will someday be part of my family-

i love you! i'm grateful for you! Happy Mother's Day! :)

three generations