When people look at my mom they see beauty. I can confidently say that every single one of my friends growing up made a comment about how beautiful my mom was at one time or another. I remember her going on my 6th grade fossil field trip with me and the boys fighting over who was going to sit closest to her on the bus, and I sat there wondering why the boys never made that much of a fuss over me.
I looked up at her that day and I think for the first time saw what “the world” saw when they looked at my mom.. blonde beautiful hair, gorgeous hazel eyes, slender build and the most perfect smile. Up until that moment I guess I had never really paid attention to how beautiful my mom really was. To me, if I had to describe her hair before that day it would have been soft, and always smelled good… because that’s what I always felt when she hugged me. Her eyes were mostly kind, but when she was angry or upset you could see it in her eyes first. Her body was the perfect size to wrap my arms around and her smile was what let me know everything was going to be okay. But after that field trip I started to notice how others didn’t see that when they saw my mom… They just got lost in her beauty.
Here it is almost 20 years later and people still make comments to me about how beautiful my mom is. I usually just smile and shake my head in agreement… because she is in fact beautiful. But there are so many times I want to say, but she is much more. Now as a mom myself I see so much more in her then I think she even sees in herself. She is so unbelievably smart. She truly missed her calling as a nurse or doctor. She is able to diagnose us all (kids, grand kids, husbands, grandparents) with any health problems we have ever had. She has this crazy ability to know what is wrong with us way before doctors even do. And no, not thanks to Dr. Google… this has gone back long before google was a thing… or computers for that matter. I remember her having these medical books she would sit and read through to figure out what was wrong with us, and you know what? 99% off the time, shes was right. Not many people know that about her. So many people see a blonde that gets certain quotes wrong and who can laugh at herself so they naturally assume.. Ditzy… free spirit..
I mean how can someone who is that beautiful be that smart?
But truly she is… with a flair of ditzy just to keep things interesting 😉
She is also strong, kind, protective and loving… Every time she put her hand acrossed my body to act as a human seat belt in the car when she had to stop fast, she showed me she would protect me, even if it meant sacrificing herself. In fact I am pretty sure she just did this not too long ago, even though I am now bigger than her.
My mom is also known for asking a thousand questions which has driven all of us four kids insane at one point or another. But as my children get older and the more questions I hear myself ask them, the more I understand why my mom always asked us all those questions throughout the years. She cared enough to ask. She wanted to know about our lives, she wanted to protect us when she could and prepare us for when she couldn’t. Every question she asked served a purpose, and they still do til this day. I am so thankful to have a mom who has always loved us enough to ask.
This week, I am so happy to celebrate a woman who I love dearly and who I am very blessed to call my mom. To this day she is still the first person I call when I am happy, upset or need advice, and I am sure she always will be. I love you Mom!!! ♥♥
X♥O Nicole
nice article.
Thank you!
This is so sweet! She sounds like a amazing woman.
Thank you Emily.. She really is 🙂
That is really a beautiful tribute to your mom. She sounds amazing. (my mom does the seat belt thing too!) Thanks for sharing her with us.
Haha the seat belt thing always cracks me up… I guess to them we are always the 7 year old little girl that needs protection!
Very sweet! I’m sure she is so proud of you too and the mother you’ve become!
Thank you Bree… I sure hope so!
Lovely article about your mum; amazing mums make amazing daughters!
Thank you Agatha! I hope to do the same for my daughter!
Such a sweet tribute to your Mom!
Thank you Amanda!!
moms are the best – no one really knows what or how much a mom really does until you don’t have her nearby any more. 🙂
So true Kenda!! I moved away for college and missed her desperately.. I cant imagine being away from her too long…
She will love this post! I have a mom who never ages and she’s my very best friend. I can relate to people always commenting about how wonderful she is or how we look like sisters. And they’re right!
Haha the never aging… Man I hope I got that gene!! Its crazy isnt it?! But it is so great to not only have them as a mom but a best friend!!
Beautiful post about your mom!! Sounds like she raised a beautiful daughter! Moms are awesome!! Enjoy your day celebrating your mom and allowing your kids to celebrate you! Happy mother’s day!
Aww thank you so much!! That means a lot!
Awwww. Very sweet!! (:
This is so beautiful . She is very special and always has been. We love her too.
What a sweet tribute to your mom. This will melt her heart for sure. 🙂
Thank you Lynn!!
That is so sweet. I bet that your beautiful mother will love this post!
Thank You Leslie! I hope you have a very wonderful Mothers Day!!
Absolutely beautiful mommy post! Very touching to hear the moment you realized how special your mom really is! This makes me think of my own mommy 🙂 Can’t wait to celebrate Mother’s Day. Thank you for preparing me with your lovely writing as always!
Aww thank you Joy! I am so glad.. Mommys are the best!!! 🙂
Happy mother’s day if I don’t get to talk to you! You’re an awesome mother to your babies! (Kids) 🙂 enjoy your day!
Aw this is so sweet and your mom is beautiful! What a great way to express your love and gratitude for her! Happy Mothers Day to you 🙂
Thank you Alysse!!!
What a nice article. Your mom is beautiful and so are you. Hope you have a happy Mother’s Day.
Thank you Elaine!!! Happy Mothers Day to you too!!!
It’s interesting that we see our moms so differently than other people. We know them best, so we can love them best. Great article!
What a lovely post 🙂 I hope she likes it!
I love this post about your mom. It is beautiful in so many ways.
What a sweet, thoughtful, loving tribute to your mom. She must be so proud <3
I loved reading this, it so reminds me how I feel about my mom!
This is lovely. Your mom is beautiful and it’s so touching to hear how lovingly you speak of her. Happy early Mother’s Day!
What a sweet sweet tribute!!! I love the “flair of ditzy” LOL I love how we see our premed differently once we become parents …..
Haha glad you liked it Sara… it is funny, becoming parents ourselves definitely teaches A LOT!
Your mother sounds like a lovely lady and an amazing Mom. I ‘m sure she is proud of you, too.
Thank you Kim!!
Love this, beautifully written Nicole! I have always admired how strongly your mother loves and protects you and your siblings.
Thank you Katie!! XO