Finally!

This day comes filled with many mixed emotions. I am GRATEFUL, so very grateful to be Cadence's mom! I treasure and take delight in every moment with her ... I NEVER imagined I could be brought to tears simply by the amount of love I have for my daughter. She is everything and more! I truly feel like the luckiest mom in the world!
On this day, however,there is also a small part of me that can't help but remember the years of pain and anguish I felt about not being a mom. It was a lonely place and the pain of that will always be a part of me ... For those still waiting, I get you!
I must also take a moment to share my deepest gratitude to the woman who gave Cadence life and me the opportunity to be a mother. Without her, my dream could not have been realized ... may she take comfort in knowing that Cadence is loved beyond reason......
'Nuff said!
So ... how did I spend this, my first Mother's Day? Well ... the day started in bed with my girl ... she even hand delivered me a card. How great is that!

There was an offer of breakfast in bed, but with Winston and Cadence sharing the space ... I thought better of it!
Cadence also helped me unwrap my present...I could never have imagined that I would be in the market for a family ring one day...but low and behold, here is the first piece of what will become my family ring:

I have long admired my good friend Nancy's ring ... she was kind enough to share information about it. It is called a 'fusion ring' and is created by a series of rings that fit together in a variety of ways. It will take a number of 'occasions' before I can call my ring complete, but I am happy that it is started. Thank you Sean!!!!
The remainder of the day was spent just hanging out and 'playing' AND my girl gave me quite a present herself ... a full TWO hour nap ... yippee!!!
We then went out for dinner.
Here's Cadence before we left:

Here she is after:

Not bad considering we had italian huh!?
What can I say .. it was a GREAT day!