Sweet Mittens, when reading your name I had an idea what your paws must look like but I never expected them so fluffy and round. I think you don't have your mom wrapped around a little paw but rather around a big majestic paw
I can very well understand that once in a while she has to pick you up and hold you. I would be just the same.
For celebration you should get your favorite treats today so that again you can lick your cute nosie as you do in your picture