As an autism mom, I'm grateful for my kids...not necessarily for mother's day. I've always had a very hard time on Mother's Day because my kids don't really understand that you give your mommy a present, or make her a card. They sort of can say "I love you," if I prompt them, and they cooperate. When I go to church, they have all the little kids stand up front and sing cute songs to their mommies...so I sit there and bawl my eyes out, looking at the kids who are the same age as mine. It's such a reminder of what life would have been like if they were born in different bodies.
So, this year, I decided to have a different attitude towards Mother's Day. I asked my friend to take pics of the kids and photo edit the words "We Love You" onto the pics so that I can see it, even if they can't say it. That was my favorite mother's day present ever. I have also decided to start a Mother's Day journal, and every Mother's day write the gifts that my children give me every day, just by being in my life. Maybe this way, I can feel joy in the real meaning of Mother's day and get over the pity party that I tend to have.
I love my kids, and I'm so blessed to be their mommy.
So, this year, I decided to have a different attitude towards Mother's Day. I asked my friend to take pics of the kids and photo edit the words "We Love You" onto the pics so that I can see it, even if they can't say it. That was my favorite mother's day present ever. I have also decided to start a Mother's Day journal, and every Mother's day write the gifts that my children give me every day, just by being in my life. Maybe this way, I can feel joy in the real meaning of Mother's day and get over the pity party that I tend to have.
I love my kids, and I'm so blessed to be their mommy.
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