the coriatys: mothers day

May 13, 2014

corsage

When you work in a restaurant, chances are you have to work on Mother's Day - one of the busiest days of the year. Definitely not my first choice for the way I'd like to spend my special day, but I've accepted it because this is the road I've chosen so that I'm able to stay at home with Kyle the majority of the time. Last year I happened to be on maternity leave on Mother's Day, but two years ago I remember seeing the mommies wear their corsages at work (a gift from our manager) and wishing so badly that I would be able to wear one some day. I was in the thick of trying to get pregnant and wanting to be a mommy more than anything in the world. Little did I know, I would get pregnant with Kyle just one month later!

The corsage was such a small token for us moms who were working all day and who would much rather be at home with our babies, but it made me happy because it represents something so special. We're all moms... including ME! As my co-worker pinned the corsage to my uniform, I couldn't help but tear up because it made me think of how badly I wanted to wear this flower two years before. It made me think of Kyle at home with his dad, and how much I love being his mom. It made my hectic day just a little bit sweeter, because I knew my boys were spending time together and waiting for MOM (ME!!!) to get home from work. It was a reminder of why I'm there and it meant so much.

my fellow mommies at work

May 13, 2013

first mother's day

Mother's Day photo shoot with my handsome boy.

For the past few years, Brian & I have hosted Mother's Day lunch at our house. Since my niece was born in 2008, I've always set the table with 3 special placemats with flowers and gifts: one for my mom, one for Brian's mom and one for my sister. Last year as I was setting the table, I was hoping and praying that in 2013 there would be 4 special placemats - and that one of them would be mine.

So this year, as I was setting up those 4 placemats and getting the house ready with the cutest little boy on my hip, I was smiling from ear to ear. This year, I am a mother! It was an incredible feeling and one that I'll never forget.

My first Mother's Day was perfect. My family (especially my husband) made me feel so loved and special. I think this may be my new favorite holiday :)

Saturday the fam came over for lunch and fun in the park, and Sunday we had a mellow day with just the 3 of us. I had breakfast in bed, snuck away for my first pedicure since Kyle was born, and had some time to take a bath and relax before we headed to a family friend's house for a visit. We ended the day with pizza and Mad Men - heaven!