Mother's Day Reflection.

Mother's Day. Did you ever think of where this day came from, who created it and why they decided that just once a year a mother should be celebrated. Kinda sounds like crap to me.
Don't get me wrong, I don't want to sound like a sour puss or anything but don't you think mothers should be celebrated EVERY day? Not just mothers either, fathers too. Hell, anyone who helps raise a child. Raising children is hard work people! There is no reset, mute, rewind, fast forward or pause buttons. You just stumble through it. Learning what works and what doesn't. And just pray along the way your kid turns out a-okay.
Cassidy has been having a somewhat hard time with her new little sister. She is absolutely INLOVE with Zoey. I would much rather it this way, than her not want Zoey around, but it is tough. Ian and I feel like we should change Cassidy's name. Here are our options:
- "No Thank You Cassidy"
- "Get out of the crib Cassidy"
- "Please be gentle Cassidy"
- "No jumping near Zoey Cassidy"

I am somewhat attached to the "No Thank You Cassidy". Poor kid, it's not just Ian and my life that is completely different now. It is hers too. And we have to step back and realize that at times. We try to keep things as routine as possible, and really try for both Ian and I to spend alone time with just Cassidy. The more she see's what Ian and I do with Zoey, the more she becomes a mommy to her dolls. Not gonna lie, its pretty damn cute. "Excuse me, I put my baby to bed and you can not talk loud. Okay mommy?". You got it kid! She loves to just be near her little sister. It really is great. I know they will fight when they are older, its pretty much inevitable with any siblings, let a long sisters that are only 3 years apart...but I can't wait. A sister is something I never had, but always wanted and I am excited (and a little jealous) that they get to have that bond.


Some people may think this sounds crazy. But the mom's out there will know exactly what I am talking about. One of my favorite things to do with Zoey is gently rub my face on her forehead, right on the hairline. It is just so soft. Caitlin and the rest of the gang came over today and I noticed she was doing it too. She just laughed. If you are a mama or anyone around a newborn and haven't tried this beofre, I highly suggest you drop everything you are doing and give it a whirl. It is just so calming.

So that is what I am doing to celebrate mother's day. Paint toe nails with my 3 year old, rub my face against my newborns perfect skin and laugh with my amazing husband about how damn lucky we are.