Chaotic Mom had a great idea, which she’s turned into a little contest. She’s asked that bloggers take a moment to give thanks to mothers; be it your mom, step-mom, mother-in-law, someone that was like a mom to you, friends that are great mom or even why you’re thankful to be a mom.

So here it goes:

• I am thankful for my mom. A divorcee who raised two very young children on her own for many years. We didn’t have much - materialistically - growing up but we had love and companionship from our mom, which is worth so much more. Now, being a mom myself I am in awe of how she accomplished what she did on her own. Whenever I bring it up, her comment remains the same, “You do what you have to do.” I love you Mom.
• I am thankful for my step-mom. Over the years we have become much closer and I am so grateful for that. She has been there through many life lessons and has taught me so much about being independent and resourceful. Even though she’s never had biological children of her own, she has a amazing mothering instincts and is a wonderful Grammy to Carter.
• I am grateful for my mom friends. There are so many ladies that I have met on-line and in real life that are fantastic moms and are more then willing to share their experiences to help me through and see the light at the end of the tunnel. There have been (many) moments where I have second guessed my abilities only to have them reinforced by these wonderful BTDT moms.
• I am so grateful that I am a mom. We were blessed without difficultly of conceiving, but I am grateful everyday for our special Capitan Poopypants. He’s brought out the better in me. I have learned so much about myself in the past year because of him. I am grateful that being a parent has made me a better person.

Thank you Chaotic Mom for such a great idea!