I knew before I became a mom that when and if the time ever came, it would be a huge adjustment for me. And it has been! It's one I'm incredibly grateful for, because it is already teaching me to be less selfish, more loving, and more attentive to the needs of others rather than myself. But any transition is difficult, and any change can be painful. Over the last month I've been thinking about the kind of mom I want to be, and here's what I have realized...

I want to be the kind of mom who puts my relationship with God first. Before gym time, before 'me' time, and even before family time...I forever want to model to Willow what's most important in life.

I want to be the kind of mom who doesn't get frustrated when...