Now and forever

You have always been great at games... but never was it as plain to see as when (and how easily) you took to this, a game amiss of definite rules and well-worn tools in need of revision, but never clouded your vision of how you would raise her. You selected, appraised, and collated the ways, developing a motherhood manual of your own, through courses and the instincts that stirred in your belly, perspectives renewed and a model for many of willpower, and gusto, and inspirational poise; determined to set yourself up for success, and when the time came to push you gave it all. Nothing less.

In a way, that was all expected. You're the strongest woman I know (by far); this challenge would never rock you. But in another way, you entirely surpassed even the strongest of our estimations, revealing the mother I always knew was deep in the heart of you.

Happy first mother's day, you beautiful soul. Once again, you've excelled and amazed. You're a natural, you're incredible, you're a love to behold, you're a mother, now, and for all of your days.