It's my first Mother's Day. My mom's first grand-Mother's Day. I guess I didn't realize how much I've always dreamed about what today would feel like and I have to admit it is pretty amazing! Ever since Liam was born I have had little realizations of what it really means to be a mom. Taking care of him, changing multiple blow-out diapers in one day, picking out his little outfits, bathtime, late nights, middle-of-the-nights and early mornings. But I've come to know, even feel the difference between those responsibilities and what a mom really is.

A mom would do anything for her child. I can't explain the amount of love I have for my little guy or the way it makes me feel to watch him grow and change, even smile. Even when he is unhappy, I would do anything to make sure he was comfortable and content. You learn about unconditional love as a mom. You love a little someone who can't even understand what love is. A little person who can do nothing but need you every second and yet just when you don't think you have anymore to give you find it in you to do just that. A mom is surrender. A mom is sacrifice. A mom is love.

To all the moms, grandmas, and great-grandmas, Happy Mother's Day and thank you for being a mom! 

My weekend of conquering the growing to-do list was side tracked a bit. All with good reason. I couldn't wait to dig into a few new patterns I had aquired last week and this Multi-tasker Tote from Anna Maria Horner distracted me all Saturday afternoon.

I love all the pockets and the beautiful placement of coordinating fabrics. The only thing I changed was adding a zipper tab along the top inside. The person who's birthday this is for always likes a top closure in her purses. I didn't want to distract with a button and loop closure on this bag. It was such an enjoyable pattern I think I am going to make another for a Mother's Day gift.