Last year was the worst Mother’s Day I can remember. We had been trying to conceive for just more than a year, and instead of becoming pregnant and celebrating with my child, I watched as my sister-in-law celebrated with Harrison. Don’t get me wrong, I love her and Harry to death, and I was happy for her, but it was hard. I had to leave the table and go in the other room when tears threatened to spill out of my eyes. My dad, knowing how hard it was for me, gave me a hug, and told me he loved me and that it would be my turn soon.

And, he was right. This year, I finally got to be part of the Mother’s Day celebrations, not as a mom, yet, but as a mom-to-be. I was the center of attention yesterday as everyone wanted me to open my cards and presents before my mom and grandma did. I got cards from everyone, and my parents got me “Today’s Moms: Essentials for Surviving Baby’s First Year”.

I love books like this, and this one is written by two producers of the “Today Show”, which is awesome because that’s my favorite morning show. I can’t wait to get into this book.

This morning, Joe woke me up to give me two cards — one from the cats, and one from him and Smudge — and a stuffed lion that plays “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” when you push its stomach. It’s adorable, and I know Smudge will love it. He also took me out to breakfast at IHOP. Yum!

This afternoon, we’re heading to Joe’s parents to celebrate with them. I’m looking forward to next year when Smudge will be here to celebrate with us.

Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms, moms-to-be and moms with angel babies! I hope you all have a nice, relaxing day.