I'm sad that I am not with either of my children but I know I will be talking to at least one of them plus we will be seeing Ashley on Tuesday. I am going to my sister's house in the afternoon and we will be celebrating our mom with a cook out. I have made potato salad and coleslaw and some fresh salsa - yum!
Here is the card I made for my mom using Indescribable Gift from the Occasions Catalog:
My mom is the best. She has always been there for me, no matter what. She believes in me wholeheartedly and thinks I can do no wrong. I haven't always been the best daughter, I know. Over the years, I have learned, with my own children, that being a mom is sometimes a thankless job but one I would not give up for all the tea in China. My mom has always been the one I turn to when things go wrong. I know she always has my back. She wiped my bottom, wiped away my tears, and was always my biggest cheerleader. I want to take this opportunity to thank my mom for always being there for me.
I have loved being a mother too. I have two kids that I love with all my heart. We may not always see eye-to-eye, but I hope they know I always love them and would do anything for them. I have many fond memories - as I hope they do - of them growing up and all the things we did as a family. I will worry about my children for the rest of my life - they are my treasures and will always be on my mind no matter how old they are.
Being estranged from my son on Mother's Day makes it a little tough. I have recently read that estrangements between adult children and their parents these days is a silent epidemic. I believe this. It's amazing how many people I have talked to that are estranged from some member of their family. When it is your own child, it really hurts but I always have hope that a resolution is in my future.
Mother's Day should not just be one day of the year. It takes so little to show your appreciation on a more frequent basis and I am going to make an effort to do just that. Whether it's a quick cup of tea, a movie, going shopping or simply telling your Mother how much you love, appreciate and treasure her, consider doing this often. Simply say .... Mom, I love you! My daughter does this for me. I always know she is there and she loves me unconditionally. We never hang up the phone without saying "I love you." It's the little things.
Thanks Mom for making me the woman I am today. I thank you, love you and am sending you a big hug!
And thanks to my daughter for being my best friend and the greatest daughter in the world.
