We are warrior mothers

WARRIOR MOTHERS
I like that term. I came across the description "warrior mothers" today and actually stopped to read the article (I wish I was cool like that and could link it here-I would if I could). Warrior mothers are moms that are out there, fighting like mad for their own kids and other children that have issues-be it autism, cerebral palsy, cancer, seizure disorder-doing anything and everything in their power to advocate for change and improvement. And doing all they can to make their child's life as normal as possible, as happy as possible. I mean really, that's what any parent wants for their child right?~to be happy in life? So what if they are not a CEO or a carpenter or a short order cook. Can I, as the parent, help them be happy and productive on some level during their lifetime? And if helping them acheive their best means being "that mom" at IEP meetings, parent/teacher conferences, doctor's appointments, therapies, (and the list goes on and on forever) then that is absolutely what I will do. And do not stand in my way, because I am on a mission.
And by the way, the term is warrior mother, but I happen to know a warrior father personally. He's done it all-a field trip to the dentist with a group of 16 3 year-olds with our daughter and coaching a tee ball team with our son. He's watched Mary Poppins with our girl, repeatedly in the same day, because that is her favorite movie at the moment (that alone deserves some credit). He was right beside me for an entire week this summer, his only week of vacation, for a parent's autism symposium-he was completely committed to making it a fun trip for us and it was fun and informative. He's a rare breed-a true warrior when it comes to his family.