Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. It’s not an easy job but it sure is rewarding. I’m grateful that I had a wonderful relationship with my mom, one in which when I was young, she didn’t need or want to be my “best friend” but rather my parent, teaching me how, in turn, I could be a good mom to my own son. As I got older, in my 20’s and 30’s, I can honestly say I had more fun shopping, lunching and just plain talking with my mom more than anyone else. Mom died when I was 38 and while I miss her every single day, I am so thankful I had her as my mom, for as long as I did.
My own son is now 23 and we have a really sound, loving, and positive relationship, which I’m so happy about! He’s a chef so he’ll spend most of his day cooking for other moms and their families but we will spend the morning together. But even if we couldn’t spend any time together today, it’d be ok because we actually get to visit and have lunch together once a week. I’m so very glad that my son and I like to spend time together and can discuss anything and everything under the sun. We not only love one other, but like, respect and have fun with each other too.
Once our visit is over, I’ll be back home where I’m sure all the cats will want to wish me a Happy Mother’s Day too. Those cats do tend to pick out pretty good gifts, considering they have no job and can’t drive!
Sometimes, whether due to illness, death or other reasons, some of us are raised not by biological mothers, but rather mom figures, like an aunt or grandmother or by a mom who has so lovingly adopted a child. Some women choose not to be moms and some can’t conceive.
To me, whether it’s with a child of your own, a niece or nephew, a neighbor kid, foster child, or even a pet….being a mom is about providing love, nurturing, safety, discipline and the skills to become the best you can be. It’s about passing on love.
When my mom was alive and my son was younger, we always went to church and then the whole family gathered for a feast and celebrated. I cherish those days and remember them fondly.
Circumstance are different now, as all things in life change, so I’m happy for what was. Now I’m looking forward to spending the rest of the day as I want….in the yard planting if the weather’s good and if not, reading a book and probably eating ice cream! And my husband will gladly refill the ice cream bowl so I don’t have to lift a finger.
Happy Mother’s Day!!