Never Forget

On a day like today, I can't help but become nostalgic.

I wish I could say it was the type of nostalgia filled with sweet aromas and laughter,

but it's not, and I bet you can remember exactly where you were today too.

I wish today wasn't forever engrained in my memory along with those other "days I'll never forget",

but it is, and because of that it will always hold a place in my heart.

11 years ago today, on Sept. 11th I was in a completely different place in my life.

I wasn't a mother, in fact when the towers were hit....I ran to my own mother, confused and scared. 

And now I am a mother myself, with a tiny to protect and comfort in moments of confusion.

Life changing moments such as Sept. 11th change people,

and even 11 years later I can't help but wonder why things like that happen.

I have always been highly sensitive to life's unfortunate events and since having Lucia, I can barely watch the news without feeling defeated.

But now that I'm a mother I wrestle with finding the right balance for tiny.

I don't want her to be oblivious to the world, but I don't want her to walk around in fear either.

I try daily to only exude positive energy to her. 

I refuse to let the negativity of others affect our life.

I promise her daily to do my best to protect her, love her, and nurture her with all my heart.

On a day like today, I am reminded to cuddle her a little longer, Kiss her a little extra,

and tell her I love her a million and 1 times.

I hope you do the same with your loved ones!