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My First Official Mother’s Day

Lindsay Bell — Wed, 14 May 2014 17:55:30 +0000

I have celebrated many a Mother’s Day throughout my lifetime, celebrating and honoring my mother and then my sister as well when she became a mother to twins 7 years ago this month. I never thought to much about the holiday, in fact I have no idea if it falls on the same day every year, I just know that it is in May and that it all of a sudden creeps up on me and I find myself rushing to CVS to pick up cards in time. This year however, was my very first Mother’s Day and the holiday has now taken on a whole new meaning for me – and if I can be so blunt, it felt pretty good to be doted on for an entire day!

My husband does an incredible job of making me feel appreciated on a day to day basis, but there was something different about Mother’s Day and the lack of guilt I felt over having him cook me dinner and do the dishes! I felt like I “deserved” to be put my feet up on the couch, and to drink that extra glass of wine. Now some may say that it should not take a holiday to feel this way, and that our children should make us crafts, tell us how much they love us and offer to make us breakfast in bed more than just one day a year. But for me, after my first official Mother’s Day I am ready to rank this holiday right under Christmas!

-Samantha is a former BFC sitter, event planner, and elementary school teacher. She and her husband live in New York and are first time parents!

A Happy Mother’s Day Thank You to my Daughters

Lindsay Bell — Mon, 12 May 2014 17:39:35 +0000

You came into my world so small

And I was I wonder of it all

When you first placed your lil’ hands in mine

I knew you’d have my heart until the end of time

We’ve gone through a lot throughout the years

Happy times, hard times,conquered all the fear

I can’t imagine my life without all of you

You’re always part of me no matter what I do

So on this second Sunday in May I find it fitting to say

Thank you to my beautiful daughters for making my very special Mother’s Day.

Love,

Your Mama

And Then There Were 4

Alison Gore — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:36:53 +0000

I can’t believe my little angels are already 2 months old! It’s been such a whirlwind of love, laughter, and tears. I wouldn’t change any of it for the world. Becoming a mom has already taught me several things, with infinite patience and love topping off the list. I’m still learning and every day brings a new challenge.

I write this entry with bittersweet feelings. My mom had been helping out with the twins since they were born and has now ventured back home. As I reflect on the past several weeks, I’m not sure I could have done this without her. She has been so supportive and helpful and has showered my babies with love and affection. Like me, they are so lucky to have her in their lives.

Missing her so much already

In a couple weeks, I’ll be celebrating my first Mother’s Day. I hope to be as wonderful to my babies as my mom was and is to me. As I sit here with teary eyes, I now understand the meaning of this special day and hope that every mother is celebrated.

Thanks Mom, I love you.

-Courtney has been a part of LLD since nearly the beginning, she has babysat for over 5 years with our troupe & is a new mom. Courtney is LLD founder’s sister & lives in New Jersey with her husband.