We love you Janet, and always want to know what you think and feel!
I would be worried about you if you DIDN'T think about your mom every day. She has been your mom every day for your whole life, you can't just "let it go". MEN
My mom has been gone for 5 years, and I still think about her every single day. Most days now, the memories just make me smile...but I still have those days that I cry for her, and miss her so much I can barely stand it.
You are just beginning to realize that she is really gone. That's the hard part. You still have a year of those awful "firsts" to go through. You talk to us about your mom any time you want to. We'll be right here for you!!