i heart mom

I have the worlds best mom. Seriously. Hands down, no arguing here, folks. She's the best.

She's really been there for me this week, from when she came to my house to take me to Instacare because Ben had the car to when she spent her entire Saturday at my house scrubbing walls and vacuuming. She was here from 11 to 7 cleaning every nook and cranny of my embarrassingly filthy house while I laid on the couch and cat-napped for hours on end. She did laundry and even washed the shower curtain!

Also on Saturday, she made an appointment and paid for me to get my hair cut and colored (she was afraid I'd give birth with pink hair, heaven forbid!). She also paid for me to get a manicure/pedicure because I can't bend over to paint my own toes. She also took our quilt to the laundry mat to be cleaned.

Today, my nephew Cash was the guest of honor at an open house-meet and greet. My niece, Cassidy got really sick last night--high fever--and spent the early morning in the ER (she probably has the same thing I have and I probably gave it to her on Friday when we hung out...don't I feel like #1 aunt of the year!!). My mom went to stay with Cassidy at her house while the party happened at my grandma's clubhouse. Mom also had prepared a roast and potatoes for dinner after the party, but instead just had me bring it home for Ben and I when the after-party dinner never happened.

I've been thinking about the fact that I'm thisclose to becoming a mom for the first time. I've been so blessed and lucky to have my mom-I don't think anyone is as caring, sensitive, supportive, selfless, patient, or helpful as my own mom. I remember my mom (and dad) telling me that they were both so excited when their 3rd baby was finally a girl and I know I have always been priority one for my mom, even now as a married, soon-to-be mommy adult. As I embark on my own mommy adventure, I truly hope I can be the wonderful mommy to my children as my mom has been to me and my brothers.

Thanks, mom.