Thank God for Moms

Sometimes we all take our moms (and dads) for granted. Since today is Mother's Day and I did spend it waiting on everyone else's moms and thinking about how much I would prefer to be with my mom & grandmother, I feel like I should mention how lucky Matt and I are to have two of the most fantastic mothers in the world. I can't really speak for Matt but I know how much he loves and appreciates his mother. It's absolutely endearing. She's a fabulous woman, very strong, intelligent, independent. She's very thoughtful and sweet, and she's very giving and selfless, especially with her kids. I know that she's a top-notch mom because she raised Matt and I can see that she raised him to be the man he is - the man I love. I think I'm pretty lucky to be getting a mother-in-law like her. She's been nothing but wonderful to me since I stepped foot in the Morrissey family and she's been a fantastic help since we bought the house.

As for my mom, I can't imagine being the woman that she is, but I sure hope I can be. I've never seen a more strong and caring person in my entire life. I see the heart and soul she puts into everything she does, whether it has to do with the house, the daycare, or our family - she puts 110% and feels guilty when she can only put 100%. I love talking to daycare parents and having them tell me (as if I don't already know!) what a great person my mom is. She's been here, at the new house, more often than not doing everything she can. I wish there was a way that I could repay her for everything she does for me (for us). I'll never understand how someone can be hurt so many times but people and still continue to love them and do things for them. Last year, when she was in the hospital... I don't think I have ever been more scared in my life. It wasn't just about me, either. It was about the whole family. I can't think about what would happen to my father without my mom; it's too scary. My mom is everyone's rock - my grandparents, my cousins, my aunts, and more than anything, mine. I can't imagine my life without her and I don't want to. She's mi madre and my best friend. I love her with all my heart and I am so thankful for her everyday of my life.