Mama's Day

On Thursday, Miles handed me this for mother's day...


He had painted the pot before he planted the flowers. His teacher has the best activities for his class!

Mother's day will always remind me about the day when I first found out that I was pregnant with Miles. 3 years ago, I got up really early to whip up a huge breakfast for my mom and my aunt. I remember feeling unlike myself--something was different. It was the first time I felt so nauseous but was determined to finish cooking that breakfast for the mothers in the household. I slept for the most of that day and when I woke up the next day, I decided maybe to take a pregnancy test. And that was the beginning of all the changes and joys to come!

Here I am 2 years later, with a bright and silly son. Nothing makes me more happy then spending time with him and Justin, doing something as simple as taking a walk together or drawing pictures, seeing what Miles comes up with. Being a mom was really an on-the-job learning experience! Miles was kicking my behind in those first days! Thank goodness for Justin, he was a natural mom, uh--i mean, dad. I learned a few things from him, from changing diapers to calming a crying baby down. But eventually, I learned on my own with Miles leading the way. It has been such a beautiful experience to just go with the flow of motherhood and truly follow my own intuition in raising this happy toddler, Mileskiii.

I totally appreciate all the hard work my mother has done for my bro, sis, and I growing up. She will still get up early to make breakfast for us when we stayed over. I now understand why my mom got up so early before work to cook us breakfast. She could have easily left us with a box of cereal and milk but she always made it a point to make us a warm meal...rice, turkey bacon, eggs-over medium...I am sooo like her now. I feel like its so important to make Miles a savory and hearty breakfast to start the day.

Anyways, being domesticated is not the only joy of my role as a mother to Miles! Moments like the other night when he's about to fall asleep but rolls over to tell me, "I wuv you mommy" is priceless.

Here's to all the mamas and the kids who give us the best work ever!


Justin & Miles (and I behind the camera!) at Golden Gate Park after mama's day brunch with family.