A Pea in a Pod

To my Pod,
Over the past few weeks I have come to realize that I will be a mother in the not so far off future, it could actually happen now ( not yet). While this comes as exciting new time in my life I step back and think… mom...me? Who is going to take care of me? So I began to reflect on my own experiences with you. How did you deal with all the heartache a mother goes through? Kids are mean and angry. Thinking of how I treated you during my teen years makes me cringe. I’m not strong enough to always be the bad guy, to have doors slammed in my face, to be told I’m hated. How did you do it? Because though it all you have been strong, secure, faithful, loving, selfless, understanding, tender, giving, devoted, warm, thoughtful, energetic, friendly, gentle, constant and so much more.
You have done so much and still take no credit for the incredible mother you are. So here are some things that are way over due for a thank you: When I was little you picked me up and kissed my aches and scrapes away. Cuddled with me till I fell asleep. Made sure there were no bed bugs. Let me pick out all my own clothes, no matter how many colors I had on at one. For the hundreds of bows I made you put in my hair. For every note you put in my lunch box. For sharing your raisin nuts with me, which meant I would give you one and eat the rest. For playing treasure chest with me. And when I got older for still putting notes in my back pack. For kissing my aches and scrapes thought this time they were on my heart. Staying up till who know when making the perfect prom dresses. For always coming in to make sure I was asleep safe and sound every night no matter how old I was. Reminding me to be gracious all the time. For being my friend.
I may not be able to be the remarkable mother you are, but atleast my kids will get to have you as their grandma.
Love you forever,
Your pea