happy mothers day...

I never really know how I'm supposed to feel on Mother's Day. I mean, I appreciate women who are mothers. I always try to acknowledge my sisters for having the children of my heart. But I never really figured out what this day means to me. Every year seems to bring a slight confusion. Having lost my mother at such a young age, I was six or seven, I have precious few memories of her that are mine and not shared memories with my sisters.

What I do know is that I have always had strong, independent women in my life who've been role models and mentors. Now I am trying to create that for my nieces.

My feelings for my step-mother are more like best friend feelings. I can talk to her about anything and everything. And we have a friendship, but it's beyond friendship. Maybe that's what having a mother feels like.

It's uncharted territory for me.