Mother's Day is this Sunday and I can't believe I've already been a mom for almost two years. Having children definitely gives you a profound new respect for all of the things your mother did for you over the years. You realize the sacrifices that were made, you understand how no matter what, she only ever wanted the best for you and you completely get how it really is the little things your parents do that make all the difference. My mom is the most incredible woman I know and continues to amaze me every day. With her it was always croque-monsieurs, never grilled cheese, it was beautiful paper napkins in our lunch bags instead of paper towels, it was adventures to the grocery store instead of just running errands and spontaneous dancing with my dad in the kitchen while getting dinner ready. My mom is always the one singing in harmony and doing crazy things like trying out for the opera, 'just for fun'. She is beautiful and warm and kind and a little bit wild and if I can be half the mom she has been, my kids will be very lucky. Though 'thank you' seems so incredibly inadequate, thank you mom for everything you've done and continue to do for us. Thank you for teaching us the importance of laughter, for showing us to approach every day with verve and enthusiasm and for always loving us so very unconditionally. We love you! xoxo