Happy Mother's Day!

Many celebrate Mother's Day over a buffet brunch laden with fresh fruit, French toast and Egg's Benedict.

Not I.

With Mom in southern Florida and me in Minnetonka, MN, our Mother's Day consists of phone calls, e-mail cards and a food basket that unfortunately arrived DOA in Palm Beach.  (Apparently no one appreciated that chocolate and cheese simply won't last forever in eighty degree weather without refrigeration....)  Mom will use her credit for a Day of Beauty instead!  My day will be busy with real estate, laundry, watching the exciting finale of The Cavendish Invitational Bridge Tournament on-line and some bridge play later this evening.  My dad will squire Mom around in sunny Florida.

Yet, despite being almost 2,000 miles apart, I'll be thinking about my mom a lot today. 

Life together did not run smoothly for the two of us - to say the least.  My mom and I battled about the cleanliness of my room (or lack thereof!), what I wore, what I ate, where I went . . . yada yada yada.  If you were looking for a candidate worthy of a black belt in nagging, my mom would be your woman.  If you were searching for a child who could try the sanity of saints - I would be your kid.

Today, however, I realize more and more the wisdom of what my mom has tried to impart to me - and how fortunate I have been to have her. 

Too many of my close friends won't be celebrating the day with their moms, not because of physical distance but because of the ultimate separation; their moms are no longer with us.

So - if you are among the fortunate ones, as I am, to still be able to enjoy your mom (and listen to one more withering nag), celebrate the day!  And - if you are not - happiness to you as you reflect on all the joys of the days you spent together. 

Happy Mom's Day, Mom!

 


Of course, Happy Mom's Day to all my Mom friends, too!

Comments

[WeK]

I couldn't have said it better myself! Thank you for reminding me what an attentive daughter aught to be.

[jammen]

I enjoyed the post, thanks