Mother's Day

Today is Mother's Day, a day set aside to remember those people who not only gave you life, but also those who were there throughout your life giving you inspiration, and never hesitating when you call out in need. A mother is not necessarily the one who gave birth to you, nor do I think it has to be a woman. What is regarded as the normal family is changing, and gradually the word "normal" is becoming lost because the thing that makes a family exactly that is love. I am so proud to be Alex's mommy. The last six years has been amazing, and every day I am trying to make myself a better parent than the day before. I have had the privilege of watching him grow and thrive, struggle and overcome, and even in a time when there is so much difference in the world, there are still people who feel the need to mock those that are not "normal" in their eyes. Being a mother who has had to fight for her son's difference makes me proud. Exhausted. Amazed. This past week, my son stood up in front of a large group of people, with his classmates, and sang at his first school concert. And he danced! I cried because it was so amazing to me. My little boy, the same one who doesn't like baseball because all eyes are on him when he is up to bat, got up in front of a large group of people and sang. These are the things that I look forward to as a parent, because he knew after everyone applauded that what he did was amazing, and he was very proud of himself. Many people who are not parents can't really understand why we do what we do as parents, or why we are willing to give up so much. We don't see it that way, that is why. No parent should ever be afraid of having a child that is different, but rather be proud of them for that difference. Big deal if there are people out there who don't see how amazing your child is. Live every day for that human being, because they are what is left behind in this world after you are gone. My son is lucky to have so many fantastic women in his life, who are proud of him just like I am, but I am the lucky one that gets to be his mom.