I am, officially, a mom

I've endured morning sickness and labor pains. I've changed dirty diapers, wiped runny noses and my own tears as I waved good bye on their first days of kindergarten. And yet among the many milestones of young motherhood, there still remained another feat still unaccomplished...until tonight. I heard the coughing, the gagging...and as if in slow motion, I ran. I cupped my hands. I caught it...proudly...missing the floor by just seconds. Another rite of passage achieved on this journey...yes, I am...a mom.