Unexpected.

If mommyhood has taught me anything, it has taught me to expect the unexpected. To roll with it. To put on your happy face when you are tired, frustrated, sick- you name it. To laugh at it; especially in the hardest of times- the times when you'd rather cry than laugh. To cherish it; sometimes those unexpected moments are the purest joy and love you've ever felt.

Enter Mother's Day 2013. 

MC and I had been battling what seemed like sinus crud for most of the week leading up to Sunday. With a pesky low grade fever that would go away and come back, the hubs and I decided we were done trying to remedy at home and it was time to take her to the doctor. 

We weren't the only ones. The waiting room of Kids First was already filled when they opened that morning. Mommies hugging their littles, daddies helping with all of the gear, and babies trying to keep it together. This was our first visit to someone other than our beloved pediatrician in Norman, and I was thankful for them. 

As I looked around the room- I saw the definition of what it truly means to be a mom. On a day meant for "us" it was still really all about the ones that made us the mommies we are. Not one mom looked put out that she had to be there instead of lying in bed getting caught up on sleep or enjoying some fancy meal. They were trying their best to put on their happy face despite whatever they had expected the day to be. And, it was a bit of unexpected beauty.

The diagnosis for the bug: double ear infection and a pretty icky cough to bout. We were sent away with two prescriptions and hopes that relief would kick in soon.

And, despite the unexpected events of the day...a fussy/sick toddler, getting peed on {in an effort to get to the potty on time}, not feeling 100% myself, and some change in plans...I truly did feel celebrated. I was honored with words and a gift from my loves, some sweet kisses and smiles in between the struggles for comfort, and a trip out to a brunch with family and two other special mommies just before the babe {and mama} crashed for nap. 

I am a mommy because of her -just like everyday, and I am learning to roll with the unexpected that comes with it --thanking God everyday for this gift.