There’s a little debate going on at our house about whether or not this is my “first” Mother’s Day. Adam thinks I have to wait until next year when baby girl has actually been born – I get it, but to be honest, I’m already so bonded (and obsessed) with this baby that I totally feel like a mom already. Either way, it’s such a special day to celebrate our mothers and all the women who have played a nurturing role in our lives. This year, I’m feeling especially lucky that both my mom and my mother-in-law have recently moved to Austin – it’s so fun getting to see both of them more often, and I know it’s going to be amazing to have the built-in support once the baby arrives! The other day, I found this photo of my mom when she was pregnant with me – it’s so strange to think that 27 years later, I’m going through the same journey. As I kept going through the old photo album and flipped through my infancy, toddler years, preschool and beyond, it struck me how quickly it all goes by. It reminded me how much I want to savor every moment with my child, no matter how tired or overwhelmed I might feel sometimes. Do you guys have any advice for remembering to stay in the present and celebrate the ones you love every day?
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Happy Mother’s Day, momma!
Awe, this is really sweet. 🙂
The photo’s are just darling…yes time goes SO fast, especially when they are babies…just relax and enjoy each and every stage … xxx
Thanks ladies – happy Mother’s Day to you and your moms as well! xx
Indeed, you are already a momma, so Happy Mother’s Day!! I can’t believe you both, uber party people, would be debating a reason to celebrate this occasion!
Happy Mothers Day! And yes, this totally counts as your first Mother’s Day!
Happy mother’s day!! You and your mom are glowing in the photos — so beautiful 🙂
this is so precious!! you are THE cutest pregnant woman, ever!! happy mothers day!!
Congrats! You both look lovely. I think we’re the same age 🙂
You absolutely are a mom already. Although I promise you: what you feel right now, that good, loving, strong feeling? It will only get better and stronger 🙂
You asked for tips for staying in the present, even during the exhausting and difficult times. My advice to you is: Remember that everything is just a phase. They will grow up, they will stop crying, they will eat, they will sleep in their own bed when they are 18. Until then, lighten up, pick your struggles and let the rest just be. And another one: Take some time every day, even only for a second or so, to be still, to breath and to ground again.
You will do amazing, I am sure.
And you look lovely 🙂
You look beautiful, congratulations!!
how precious and perfect. i remember the day we did this beautiful little picture of your mom, my best friend always. she was so very thrilled beyond words about the miracle inside of her!! and beginning of the journey…love’s most wonderful flight!
you so cute preg!!!!! totally adorable!
xoxo Meagan
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Yes, today, you are a mother. Happy Mother’s Day! My only advice is to write down as much as possible and continue practicing your photography. Take a ton of pictures because it’s so fun to look back on your baby. They grow sooooo fast. You also become a lot more appreciative (if that’s possible) of your own mom.
Aw, great photos. Hope you had a great day!
Happy (almost) Mothers Day or Happy Mothers day to be or HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! 😉
you make an adorable and stylish pregnant lady!
I had the same debate in my house! I just hit 25 weeks with my baby girl 🙂
My mom took a ton of photos of me and my sisters as kids. This is probably the reason why I’m a photographer today. I decided to do a photo-a-day album for my son’s first year, so he can see all his firsts. Two weeks in and going strong.
If you already are adoring the kid it’s definetly your first mothers day.
You look absolutely adorable! What a CHIC striped bump!!
xoxo, Paula