I am so happy to see how much clearer things are to me. I feel like Erykah Badu, I have stripped off my blind eyes and I have evolved into this beautiful woman that can see.
Funny how as a mother we put our needs last. Is it really sacrificing when you give so freely to your children. I have never given a second 'glance' at what I gave up to provide for my children. I joke about trading them for Ham or Tuna Sandwiches but at the end of the day, I wouldn't trade them for my life. When they are all quiet and not crying, fussing, fighting, complaining, nagging, begging, ignoring or pouting; I can remember that kiss that they gave me before bedtime. I remember them saying you lost weight when in fact I gained 5 pounds. They say you are the most beautiful and bestest mom in the world, right after I yelled at them about lights out. How they held my face in thier little hand and made me look them in the eyes as they said I love you Mommy. I missed you Mommy. Oh how all the little things no longer matter. Like getting glasses which I haven't done for myself in 3 yrs. I love being able to see but I think I saw things a little differently. I saw the love and affection in my children without new glasses.
