Tuesday, October 02, 2007

What I know now..







My dearest precious Abbey and Katie,

I never knew how amazing being a mother could be. Really.

I never knew being a mother could give me such pleasure. Ever.

I never knew that I could feel so much happiness.

I never knew I could laugh so hard.

I never knew I could feel so awe-inspiring proud of you.
I never knew you could be so breathtakingly beautiful that you would take my breath away.

I never knew I could feel such joy as watching as you run and jump, squeal and giggle.

I never knew I could love so deeply it hurt.

I never knew my heart could be so full of love.

I never knew how wondrous it would feel to hold your tiny little hand.

I never knew how amazing it would feel to be kissed by you.

I never knew how sweet you could smell.

I never knew I would feel so much emotion when you climbed onto my lap.

I never knew how crazy excited I would get as you took your first step.

I never knew that you would be all I ever needed.
I never knew that you would be so stupendously smart that I would gush with pride.

I never knew I could feel such sadness as watching you cry and not knowing why.

I never knew my heart would swell with such pride when you called me "mommy" for the first time.
I never knew the joy I could feel as hearing you say "I love you mommy".

I never knew what it meant to be a "mother". Now I do.

Thank you for allowing me to love you and be your mommy.
I promise to always and forever love you.

Love Mommy

35 comments:

mommy24treasures said...

awwww... so so sweet. What beautiful girls and what a beautiful wonderful mommy.

Sophie's Mom said...

Awe... how sweet are you! Even without the wonderful words you have just written, the love you have for your girls is obvious. You rock!

jennifer said...

You're awesome! Love the post. Being a mom is the best! Your girls are absolutely beautiful.

Kim said...

AWWWW... That was very very very beautiful.. Like mother like daughters...
You are a WONDERFUL Mommy.. and they know how much joy they bring to you..
Hope all is well..
Take care
Kim

LaLa said...

I know exactly what you mean..I have 26 nieces and nephews so I foolishly thought "I knew" but I didn't. There is nothing that compares to being someone's Mama : )

Yoli said...

Oh my, you are making me cry. That is the sweetest Mommy post.

Maia said...

That's just beautiful. I feel like I haven't been terribly impatient during our wait - life is full and wonderful and I feel like I've done a good job of staying in the moment and appreciating the life I have right now rather than living for the future ...but that said, a post like this makes me long for the day that I;ll know what it feels like to love our daughter so much it takes my breath away!You're a lucky woman, and doubly so. Thanks for spreading the joy.

Sam said...

Rony,
You are the best Mommy!!! I'm so proud to know YOU!
Love ya!
Sam

cougchick said...

Awwwwwww! That is perfect. So true. Being a mother is "all that"!!!

Christy said...

Stop-- your making me cry!! That was just beautiful and what an amazing thing for them to be able to read someday. They really do change your lives-- forever!! THey bring out feelings that I never knew I had and it is so cool. THanks for sharing that with us. I really loved it and Im sure your girls will too!!

Christy :)

Jewels of My Heart said...

Rony, what a beautiful poem for your beautiful daughters. It felt as if it was an expression of what my heart feels as well. Just beautiful and oh so true. thank you for sharing and for sharing the wonderful pictures of your baby girls.

E. said...

(Wiping the tears, wiping the tears). You suck! I'm seriously trying to put the mommy desire in the back pocket of my skinny jeans which I have nestled in the hidden part of my closet only to be brought out one day when I've reached my goal weight and can fit into them. I figure that day will come when I have kids and don't have time to eat. I'm seriously not normal! :)
Great tribute - the girls will love to read that one day.

Sue said...

What a beautiful poem. Love is an amazing thing, it knows no limits. Your very special girls have a very special mommy! How perfectly fitting.

Sue

Lesley Barr Photography said...

Very beautiful. Being a mother is a wondrous thing...melting your heart every single day. I love the pictures..especially the nekkie with diapers..precious.

Elizabeth said...

the words on a mother's heart spolen aloud.

kerri said...

Beautifully written, your such a terrific Mom.
I can't think of anything more rewarding, my babies melt my heart.

Noemi said...

awww..... that is just beautiful.. Lovely Girls! Lovely Mommy!

redmaryjanes said...

Beautiful. Yes, that is the perfect description of motherhood. Priceless.

Katie said...

Very Beautiful !!! That pretty much sums it up !!

Nikki said...

Beautiful words. beautiful girls.
Nothing quite like being a momma, is there?

Anonymous said...

Rony

You brought tears to my eyes. How beautiful. The girls got so big. They are so beautiful

Staci

http://jinxiuofxuwen.blogspot.com/

RamblingMother said...

Aww I am all choked up. Nuthin' but diapers, lurves it.

Beverly

Katie J said...

Ain't mamahood great?

polkadot said...

As I sit here, agitated with my 4 year old, I have to take a "pause" and appreciate her after reading your post.

Thanks for the reminder!

sheryl said...

Beautiful!!!

shelley said...

Welcome to the mommy club...it feels really good here.

Mr.Brian said...

You got Mr.Brian/Bruce all misty eyed reading that.How wonderfully sweet that was.

Heather said...

That was beautiful! But you should have warned me to have a tissue handy! Isn't being a mommy the best?!

Steffie B. said...

Simply beautiful! ;)

Cindy from central NC said...

Rony,
Awesome post. Truly first-class/first rate and such a gift t the girls one day.

After reading your post last night....(late...was working til past midnite), I went up to the nursery to just stare at the girls and hoped maybe they'd wake up. I was standing over Nicki's crib when I heard Sammi whisper behind me...in the dark and oh so softly and baby-wispy..."Wow, it's Mommy. Hi Mommy"...."

OH.MY.GOSH. How could I be richer.....


love love love
cin

Lori said...

Beautifully written Roni, how blessed you are!!

Stephanie said...

I'm verklempt. Truly beautiful, Rony.

crazylady said...

I'm beginning to see the light.

MississippiZen said...

Now that is an awesome list! You are truly blessed by two beautiful little souls.

Calico Sky said...

That is so beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes...