Who is mommy?

I am sitting on a plane heading to Boston for a coffee event, after having left Hazel and Dottie at daycare.
Lately I have felt a need to articulate a little bit about me in your books and bit only sharing your development. I realized this weekend that I'm not visibly in the videos I shoot of you nor am I in a lot of photos with you. I love you both very much and have grand aspirations for your future.
I also want you to have confidence in your abilities and trust that daddy and I will support your adventures and dreams.
I grew up with muted confidence and at times questioned my strengths. I relied to much on others opinions. I had (and still have) a fire to succeed and make my family proud. I enjoy my success in my career and welcome the equally satisfying role of mommy. I try to do it all- to be a good mom and a strong role model for my two girls. I assure you I will not get it right at all times but my intentions are good and I ask for some credit and understanding at times.
I am a director at Starbucks and take pride in leading a team. My aspiration this year is for a Vice President position. My other aspiration is to always be there when you need me.
I grew up with my mom staying home and being that person I would go home and share aspects about my day with.
I want you to have that.
I didn't understand what my potential was growing up and I promise to help you learn yours. Part of me thought I was lacking and not at the same caliber of others which I now understand was silly.

There are some things I wished I could have done including taking dance lessons, being on tv and focusing on clothing sewing and fashion school. I think I was too practical to indulge in those areas. I feel there is something if greatness waiting to come out of me and I'm waiting to understand what it is.

As far as boys go, I never knew what true love was until I met daddy. He is the sweetest man and I adore him. I hope you both find equally loving relationships that uplift you as individuals and as couples.

I just want you to know that my love for you is unwavering, thick as stew and all consuming. I couldn't be more proud to call you daughter and my aim is to be a mom you are proud of.

Sometimes this world makes me sad when I hear of tragedies like in Newtown CT. I pray your life is free of tragedy. I do not like guns, I do not like political arm wrestles, and I do not like our country not doing what is right for our future. I always thought I wanted to get into politics but the current situation of in-fighting makes the people's work not inspiring. Do great things with your lives for we don't know how long we'll be on this earth. I will help in whatever way I can.

Xoxoxo to my best girls.