“For the hand that rocks the cradle - Is the hand that rules the world”

This Sunday, we should all pay homage to one of the most important women in our lives. The person who gave us birth, packed our lunches, mended our cuts and bruises, taught us right from wrong and raised us into productive adults.

My mom has been a teacher, a disciplinarian and always a best friend! I lucked out in the mom department. As I embark on a special mother’s day this year, a year where I will become a mother myself, I look to my mom for advice on how to do this job genuinely, honestly, and unconditionally; just like she did.

So this weekend, take a moment to thank your mother for all the hard work and sacrifices she has made. We should appreciate these people year round, but Sunday, our mom’s go on a pedestal for all their hard work. Now, I know my mom doesn’t expect recognition and doesn’t believe in holidays endorsed by Hallmark, but non-the-less, you’re awesome mom, and I love you!

So to all the mothers in my life: my mom, my mother-in-law, my grandmother, to my friends who are mothers and those who just became mothers (for the 2nd time) this week, my sister who is a mother, and to the mothers I have never met, Happy Mom’s Day!