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Uncategorized | May 10, 2013

I Get it Now

It’s pretty easy to get me to cry these days, thinking about motherhood and how it’s changed me. I get it now….what it means to be a momma.
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The unbelievable joy. The sacrifice. The late nights. The worry. The unconditional love.
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And I’m starting to understand the depth of the love my mom has for me. After all, her heart is forever walking around inside my body…just as mine is currently crawling around in footie pajamas.

All of my accomplishments pale in comparison to mothering that boy. And I know my mom feels the same way about me.

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With the joy, there is fear. The fear that one day you won’t be the center of that precious baby’s universe. That one day, they won’t need you anymore.

I find comfort in the fact that I still need my mom. I needed her when I
moved to Michigan not knowing a single person and felt alone and
homesick. I needed her the night my husband asked me to marry him, and as
soon as I said yes, I wanted nothing more than to squeal about it with
my mom. Luckily she flew in from California and was back at my apartment
with champagne waiting to celebrate with us. 

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And I needed her my second day as a mom when I was exhausted and overwhelmed and just wanted her to sit with me. And she did. No one will love you like your mother does.
There are three great loves of my life. My husband. My baby boy. My mom. 
Thank you mom. Thank you for teaching me to love unconditionally. I hope that you know how much I love you.


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Comments

  1. Ashley @ Words About Waverly says

    May 10, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    SO sweet. I couldn't agree more.

  2. bev says

    May 10, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    I can't see through the tears to type. You are a wonderful daughter and a wonderful mother.
    Love you

  3. leah says

    May 10, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    So so sweet. It is so obvious how close you and your mom are and I agree having a baby of your own makes you appreciate, respect & love your mom more than you ever thought possible!

  4. Jess Beer says

    May 10, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    I teared up at this – being a mom makes you a mush. So sweet!

  5. April of A. Liz Adventures says

    May 10, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    This is probably my very favorite post of yours.

    Happy Mothers Day, you great mama, you.

  6. Rachel says

    May 10, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    When I read the title of this post, I knew I was going to cry. And I did. I love this.

  7. Sarah @ Life, Love & Dinner says

    May 10, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    This is beautiful! While my baby isn't here, yet, as Mother's Day approaches, my heart fills up just thinking of the sacrifice and dedication our mothers give for us and how we in turn do the same for our little ones. Your words are so precious.

  8. Katie says

    May 10, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    So sweet. I love seeing how much you love your Momma!

  9. Brenda says

    May 10, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    That is a beautiful post!

  10. Lindsay says

    May 10, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    This is so beautifully written my friend. I couldnt agree more xoxo Happy Mothers Day!

  11. Jen says

    May 10, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    Love this! I feel the exact same way! Thanks for following along in the All About Mommy series! Hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day!

  12. Carolyn says

    May 10, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    Such a sweet post!! 🙂 Happy Mother's day!! 🙂

  13. [darci @ the good life] says

    May 10, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    So very sweet… and how true it is — there is no love like that of a momma!!

  14. Kenzie Ashcraft says

    May 10, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    Tears! Thank you for sharing this, Julie! I couldn't agree more!

  15. Meg Cady says

    May 10, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    Happy Mothers Day!

  16. Emily says

    May 10, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    Thanks for making me tear up at work Julie! I love this post and can't wait to experience that feeling in just a few weeks. I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day!!!

  17. Maegan says

    May 10, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    This successfully made me cry! So beautifully written and so true for me, as well! Happy Mother's Day to you!

    Maegan

    lovethemama.blogspot.com

  18. Emily says

    May 10, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    So, so sweet. I feel the exact same way about my Mom!! Aren't we blessed to have such great Momma's and also to BE Momma's! Great, pics! They definitely illustrate LOVE in a big way!

  19. Carolina Charm says

    May 10, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    best post ever. happy mommy day to you! 🙂

  20. Holly says

    May 10, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    I don't know what it's like to be a mom (well, to a human baby anyway – I've got three fur babies!), but I hope it's like this. This was beautiful and had me tearing up. So sweet. Happy early Mother's Day to you!

  21. Stacie says

    May 10, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    What a beautifully simple post. And, Hudson totally looks like grandma!

  22. Tiffany @ Austin Family Diary says

    May 11, 2013 at 12:05 am

    This made me cry…it seems like you and your mom have the same kind of special relationship that my mom and I have. There's just no one like your mom 🙂

  23. Erin R. says

    May 12, 2013 at 1:39 am

    Well said Jules!

  24. Erica {let why lead} says

    May 15, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    This is SUCH a beautiful post. I actually felt really reassured with the reminder that our children still need us even as adults, because the idea of my kids being grown and gone scares me, just like it does you. Thanks!

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