moms are so wise!

my stepmom in Egypt

I loved what Liz said in her blog so much I had to create a new post.

"To all the moms, children, those without moms, those who know mom-like figures, those remembering moms who have passed on, those trying to be moms and those who struggle with motherhood, be good to yourself this weekend. We all came from somewhere, right?"

Here's my step-mama. we have a complex relationship (who doesn't?) but I love her just the same. She's the only one who's been mom to me besides my chosen family. She taught me how to be my own person, never to settle for anything or anyone, be cautious and courageous, independent, and unapologetically feminine.

We're big talkers, we love to bake, we are obssessive about buying and wrapping the perfect gifts more than receiving them, we love a good movie, a good book, a good cry. We both also breathe loudly in our sleep. As I told David while talking in my sleep, "It's called breathing. It's healthy". He didn't get it but my mom would.

mothers to be mothers day

People are not believing me when I tell them that I have seven pregnant girlfriends. "FRIENDS, or people that you know?" "Yes, friends", I tell them.

In celebration of mother's day and the innate instinctive nature of protecting and loving what you (literally) make in life, here are my soon-to-be (or be again) mom friends.

Liz - Due in September

It's a: BOY

Liz and Miss A @ Pumpkintown, East Hampton

Michelle - Due in JUNE!
THEY ARE: Identical Twin GIRLS

Michelle and me at Tori and Dean's Inn Love Party - Temecula, CA

Vero - Due about now
It's a: ??

Vero and Agata

Bridget - Due in October (?)
It's a: ?
Zahik and Bridget (pre-pregnancy)

Summer: Due in (if my math is correct) December

It’s a: GIRL, Chloe (love that name!)
Jimmy, Taylor and Summer



Jodi: Due in June
It’s a: ??
Jodi in the pink

Krystal: Due in January
It’s a: BOY (Jackson)
Lee and Krystal

Happy Mother's Day!