one & only

song I wrote about my mom + me

Growing up as the youngest and only daughter often felt isolating, even though I was constantly surrounded by the hustle and bustle of seven people and a dog moving in and out of our home. Being the fifth and last child, my mom had her hands full most days. I often felt she was unavailable, likely because she was overwhelmed. So, I wrote a somewhat factual song about us. (I don’t have a child of my own, but I’m an aunt to many and hold so many kids close to my heart.) Here it is...

So I wrote a somewhat factual song about her … I don’t have a child. But I am an aunt of many! And hold many children close to my heart. Here it is …

I am my mother’s one and only
Yet I am the baby of five

I was born a mother’s daughter 
With brothers I am grateful to be alive

My mother’s pride rang loudly 
On her face you could see the joy

She spoke with such great confidence 
She was a mother raising boys

Being mothers one and only 
The only one of this crew

Being mothers one and only 
The one she never really knew

Now that I am older
I see she was doing her best

I know that holding this against is her
Is keeping my should from rest

Being mothers one and only 
The only one of this crew

Being mothers one and only 
The one she never really knew

Now that Im a mother 
Here with a baby on my chest

Grateful Im my mother’s daughter 
Prayin’ her soul’s at rest

She’s still with us, living in a skilled nursing facility as a memory care patient. I believe her soul is at peace now, as she only has 'in the moment' memories. We focus on staying lighthearted and laughing as much as we can, and it seems to bring her a sense of comfort and calm that she can embrace, as I do too! 💜💛💙