My First Mommy's Day

This is my first year to officially celebrate Mother’s Day.

Last year on Mother’s Day, my belly stuck out so far I couldn’t see my feet, and I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of Miss Olive (whose original due date was May 14, 2010). Last year the loving Hubby got me a manicure/pedicure package to my favorite salon so I could get pampered before the big day. It was great, and made my Mommy-to-Be Day very special.

As nice as that was, this year was even better because I got to spend it with not only the Hubby but also my lovely little Ladybug. We spent a nice day as a family – mostly at home – and the Hubby made me a special dinner.

Since Miss Olive was born, I’ve really wanted some kind of jewelry with her birthstone – an Emerald – in it.

Of course, any reason for new jewelry is a good reason, but my wanting something with her birthstone was more than just a sneaky ploy for new bling.

When I was little, my mom had a ring – a couple actually but one in particular – that had my birthstone, a Sapphire, in it. I thought it was gorgeous, and I always wanted her to let me wear it, even though it was way too big for my tiny little fingers.

I knew it was my birthstone sparkling on her finger, and though I’m not sure I ever told her, I felt extra special when she wore it.

Then, when I was old enough – I think I was around 16 – my mom gave the The Ring. It was so much more than a piece of jewelry to me. It was a sign that my mom trusted me not to lose it, that she thought I was old enough to have it, and that it was a piece of her I could keep with me.

Today – OK, so yesterday because The Hubby was sweet and didn’t make me wait another day – Miss Olive helped me open a little hinged jewelry box holding an Emerald-pendant necklace. My heart jumped, and I couldn’t hardly get it out of the box face enough to put it on.

After attempting a nice Mommy-and-Me pose with my oh-so-silly daughter, we went with this because, well, it worked. Oh, and I'm wearing the necklace. Love it :)

The Hubby took Miss Olive with him to pick it out, which I know she won’t remember, but I always will.

Someday, when the Ladybug is old enough and responsible enough, I’ll give her, her Emerald necklace, just like my mom gave me the ring. I hope it will mean as much to her as the ring did to me.

All in all, it was a great first Mother’s Day.

Wishing a Happy Mother’s Day to my Mama and all the other great moms out there!