Happy Mother's Day, even if it's late.

I have been a mother for almost half of my life.

It's not exactly what I thought it would be.

Before I had children I had no idea

what it was to love someone else before they

even took a breath.

Before I had children I had no idea

that I would choose to go without something

to provide for them.

Before I had children I had no idea

that they could be precious little angels one minute

and such stinkers the next.

Before  I had children I had no idea

that hugs and kisses from them

really are the best gifts.

Before I had children I had no idea

that being a mother would

change me into a better woman.

Here's just a few of my favorite pictures

of my babies.

Cause even though they're getting big,

they'll always be my babies.