I became a mother late in life. I became a mother in an instant. A mix of emotions: joy, fears, impatience, longing…My daughter was due on my own birthday, end of July. I named her Paloma Merle. Little bird of peace. Pa…lo…ma Being a mother was so instinctive to me. She slept when she was tired, ate when she was hungry, cried when tired or sad or anxious. She can speak her truth, express her fears, her dislikes, her emotions…Our life together is about sharing.Despite a difficult relationship with my own mother, I have only felt deep deep joy at growing older alongside Paloma.Showing her and learning from her …Memories of conversations when her very young intelligence took me by surprise….Every child is special. My child is special. Our bond is special. And yes like most mothers I am filled with fears about my little bird flying off the nest. I worry about all the dangers of this big wide crazy world…but I also rejoice at the thought of all the adventures and discoveries…Paloma has a very privileged childhood, she has travelled all over, embraced so many different cultures, she loves painting, playing piano, dancing, skating, singing, baking….Lots of nurturing.I love to see her creating her own world…paper, chiffons, textiles, make up, tape, glitter, paint….I enjoy my journey as a mother and as a woman. The woman is helping the mother and the mother is pushing the woman.Portrait of Paloma & Valery by @serena_becker .⠀.⠀.⠀#valerydemure #jewellery #happymothersday #finejewellery #contemporarydesign #jewelry #luxury #objetdemotion #handmade #instagood #designerjewellery #fashionjewellery #jewellerycollector #jewel #jewels #artisan #craftsmanship