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Happy, happy Mother's Day to all of you who have ever,

held a sleepy newborn against your bare chest

run after a diaper-less toddler in the middle of an unsuccessful diaper change

looked into the eyes of a child and been so amazed at their growing little spirit

taken a long deep breath after a child has uttered hurtful words at you

held onto a little flower a child has picked for you

enjoyed the feeling of little hands tugging at the bottom of your pants {for the 100th time that day}

been summoned in the middle of the night by a sick babe

gone back to check, just once more, to be sure they are still breathing at night

proudly hung little bits of growing art on your fridge

cried because you have been so disappointed by that uncontrollable tantrum

left the kitchen a mess and the laundry unfolded to just play and pretend 

felt guilty at the end of the day because you did the dishes and folded the laundry but didn't play with your kid

been afraid to cut your baby's locks for fear that the curls wouldn't return
beamed with joy when you child said "thank you" without your nudging reminder
felt so complete with that little head nestled against your neck
and loved so much more than you ever thought you could love.

Happiest Mother's Day wishes to you!