The Raft

I really love this commercial.

And this one.

Oh, and I really cried the first few times I saw this one.

I was really touched by my friend Kim's blog a few weeks ago.  I think she sums up what it is to be "mom" very well.  It's really no wonder we adore each other so... 

I was thinking about it today when I was cleaning up puke, then some poop, more puke (different puker), orange juice all over me in public, wet dogs in my car - all the while preparing and then maintaining the house for a showing for all the local Realtors.

I love being mommy so much.

I have loved it since they put my girl in my arms almost 4 and a half years ago.

But it's only been this last year or so that I really feel like I've gotten myself back.

I have retrieved what I have always loved so much about myself {in addition to improving a few things that were irritating me}.
Maybe at first I thought I had to be something different to be a good mom.
Maybe I was trying to act a part.

Whatever the case may be, I am feeling so good lately. 
And I know this blog plays a role in that, so thank you for reading me.  It is such a great outlet, such a terrific way to journal and express myself.