Since today is the last regular Daily Attitude Email before the weekend, I thought I would write a little bit about Mother’s Day.

Before Maggie was born, Mother’s Day was a day to be appreciative of my mother.

A day to appreciate all the sacrifices, love and everything else that my mother has put into me over the years.

And while that has never gone away, it has taken on a new light after Maggie was born.

Watching my wife go through the transformation from regular person into "mom" has brought on an all new appreciation for my wife and for my mother.

The hardest part in thinking about and writing about this is that I am not a mother and I can only vaguely begin to put my finger on what exactly it was that happened to my wife almost 6 years ago when Maggie was born.

For instance, there are certain times with the kids when dad just doesn’t quite cut it. For one reason or another they are upset and just "need their mommy." There is a special bond there that I can’t quite define or understand, but it is there.

Maybe I can’t define it, but I sure do appreciate it.

I appreciate the fact that inside each and every one of us is a special spot that just "needs our mommy". Not in a sappy, whiny, needy way, but in a wholesome, soulful, loving way. In a way that is deeper and more meaningful than any short term boo-boo or ouchie that we may encounter.

We all need to be cared for in the way that a mother cares for her children.

Today’s email goes out to those women that provide that care. Especially to Meaghan and my mom.

Make it a great day.

Jake