The Best J O B : Being a M O M

by Anne Taintor

In Honor of all mothers who have the best and hardest job on the planet and get to put "MOM" under occupation on their tax return...

It really should say obsession, joy or reason for being, because it's all of these things.

"Being a parent is to forever  have your heart walking around outside your body"   That quote is pretty darn accurate if you ask me.

This is my Mom, holding me when I was very tiny indeed. She was a full time Mom, even when she was working elsewhere. Her heart and soul were always held hostage by us kids. Thanks Mom, I needed that....

My Mom and I In Bath, New York

Jazmine made me a mom first, when she was three years old. Her Daddy and I got married when she was four and it was official. Jazzy is a special girl and will always be my number one kid!

Jazmine Was Our Flower Girl

Then Came Sam.. finally, after four years of heartbreak and struggle she showed up. If I tried to tell you what life was like before her, I would be making it up because I cannot imagine it.

One Week Before Sam Showed Up...
She is the light of my life, the apple of my eye, sometimes my biggest critic and occasionally, my biggest fan. That's my girl!

My Two Tickets to Mom Hood: Jazmine and Samantha

Of course, NONE of this would have been possible without Daddy! Thank you for my amazing family Husband!

What's that barking about? What Malcolm? Oh, yes, you are correct. Malcolm is the youngest of my children and he is always last to get attention. Sorry Boy, I love you too!

Malcolm My Fur Kid Imitates a Billy Goat

by Anne Taintor
Oh, This Just Sums It All Up....

And I would not trade it for the world.
With endless gratitude and wonder,
Debbie Young
Professional Mom