A decade of Mommyhood

Hey my darling baby boy! ❤️❤️

You growing up so fast!

I see years, days and inches flying by,

as you slowly become tall enough to look me in the eyes.

The basket of memories overflows 

And I reminisce idly by your side.

You were a tiny alien when you landed in my arms

Cranky angry and hungry all the time.

At first you stole my peace and sleep 

But you gifted me courage and bliss as years flew by.

With time you showed me what irrevocable love is.

Your devotion and patience amazes me.

Sometimes i teach you 

and somedays I am learning from you.

Through thick and thin

And through the ups and downs

you loved and supported me unconditionally.

Sure we had our bad moments

And times when we drifted apart

But we slowly grow and nurture 

As we learn and unlearn together.

Sometimes you are so wise beyond your age

Sometimes I behave like a child with white hair

There are days when you test my patience 

And moments when I baffle you to the verge of pulling your hair.

But day by day we gradually flourish 

And water each other's hearts and brains.

Now ten years old and getting older

I don't know what future awaits us.

But for as long our path lies together 

Our love and courage will walk along us.

The journey we embarked on has been long and arduous 

And nowhere near complete 

You are the biggest chapter and lesson of my life

And your story is just beginning 

A simple thanks can never suffice

For all the strength and wisdom I have gathered and gleaned 

As I slowly change from just a mother to your mommy.