Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms I know. And, Happy Mothers Day, to those of you who don't have your own children, who have lovingly cared for stepchildren, nieces, nephews, godchildren, or even kids who are not related to you. To me, it's not simply the ability to give birth that we celebrate, but the care and love that help a child to become a strong, healthy adult.
I hope that your loved ones take the opportunity to tell you how much you mean to them. Don't assume that your mother knows you love her. SAY IT!!
We've fallen into a tradition over the past few years. My family loves Cajun food. When we discovered that our favorite Cajun place opened early for lunch on Mother's Day, we were among the first to enter, and have gone back year after year.
My mother has been a little under the weather, getting over a cold, and recuperating from a course of antibiotics for a scratch. I asked her if we needed to postpone our visit, reassuring her that we would go in the next couple of weeks. She was adamant that she would be well enough to go today!
Maybe there will be time for more gardening this afternoon or perhaps I could spend some time piecing the last row of the "cabin" wall hanging. At any rate....I don't have to cook today, and that's quite a gift!
Happy Mother's Day to you all!
Comments (3)
Many women, including you, have played huge roles in family life--not the least of which is providing a "favorite aunt" for the children. Not that I would wish childlessness on anyone who wishes to be a biological mother, but every child should have an aunt unencumbered by her own children. I loved my two aunts equally; but, the one without her own kids provided a bit of extra spice because she wasn't wrapped up in her own kids!! Happy Mother's Day to all of the aunts out there who have made life a little more joyful for their neices and nephews.
Posted by Cop Car | May 8, 2005 1:51 PM
Posted on May 8, 2005 13:51
At lunch today we sat near a four generation family. Greatgram, Mom, two daughters, four great grandchildren, and two young men. The children clamored to be with one of the younger women, and I was positive I was looking at an "Auntie" from the way she related to them. She was fascinated with everything they had to tell her, and never complained about her dinner being interrupted. I hope those children will aways enjoy that special relationship!
Posted by Buffy | May 8, 2005 4:26 PM
Posted on May 8, 2005 16:26
(I) second the motion.
Posted by Cop Car | May 9, 2005 7:37 AM
Posted on May 9, 2005 07:37