My First Mother's Day & 3 Words (With Video)

Three perfect words - "First Mother's Day!" I have waited 7 years for my first Mother's Day as a mom and it is finally here. It doesn't seem real. It really doesn't. I was always the one waiting for my child on Mother's Day. Well, no more waiting. It is real, and it is wonderful. I am so excited about these three words, I am posting them Saturday afternoon!

I want to say "Happy Mother's Day" to all you moms and moms-to-be (including my mom and sister)! And an extra special "Happy Mother's Day" shout out to the first-time mamas out there!

I also want to let all my China adoption blog buddies that are still enduring this agonizing wait know that I understand how hard this day might be for you. And a special note to the first time moms-to-be enduring this wait...I know how sad Mother's Day can be not having a child in your arms when you so desperately want one. You know I have been there. It can be really tough. Just know that I am thinking of you.

Here is a picture montage of me and Briana - our first nine months together. I am one happy mama. She has brought me happiness that I never knew I could feel...