How do I love you? Let me count the ways...

I remember when I first became a mom, I wondered how in the world would I be able to love another child?
I had so much love for Mia that it just gushed out of me and I really didn't think that it would be possible to love another one the same.
I talked about this a lot with many other moms.
They all assured me that your heart grows even more and you feel the same love for all of your children.
When Marshall was born I realized that indeed my heart's capacity doubled and instantly I knew that I would love him as much as I love Mia.
One of my friends said to me "You will love them the same, yet differently".
I wondered what she meant by that. It seemed kinda weird to me.
Recently I had a moment while looking at my precious babies, both playing independently, doing their own things and I realized what she meant.
When I look at Mia my heart swells with pride at what a brilliant, beautiful, kind, loving, funny, talented, amazing little girl she is.
When I look at Marshall my heart just smiles! He is such a happy, fun, independent, loving, curious, silly little guy!
I wonder how many times these feelings will change over the years.
Pride, love, honor, protection, warmth, acceptance, patience, strength
These are just a few of the things that fill a momma's heart.
I am so thankful for these two and treasure all of the ways they fill my heart and days.
As long as I am living my babies you will be...