Happy Mothers Day ladies and fellows too, because if it weren't for you...we wouldn't be mommies. I'd like to share a letter that I wrote to my husband for Mothers Day.
Dear John,
I don't think Charlie was even six months old when I realized that being able to totally relax was a thing of the past and that I'd just have to accept it. If there's a badge for that milestone in maturity I haven't received it yet...I want my @$%! badge! Because... it's sad to know that during the time of life when you are most capable of total relaxation you can't appreciate it. And now, no matter how nauseating the day has been, aside from my children being cryrogenically frozen for a few hours I wouldn't want to have them omitted from my life in order "to" relax. The thought becomes a vicious cycle. No wonder people go ahead and have a third child...if you only have one you can keep them content with selfish indulgences but, when number two comes along your days are spent refereeing, teaching the fine art of patience, sharing, humility, self denial (non of which you have learned yourself). I guess you throw in a third child because "that one" stands a chance of being normal now that your parenting skills have been fine tuned... or... because you have two screwed up children and you want a normal one...however you want to look at it. Don't have a coronary, I'm not announcing a pregnancy. Of coarse YOU know that! Sorry, I know it's been a while. Lately, I find myself sleeping in a single bed lodged between two children and my leg resting in a cold wet spot of dog hack. Even if I suddenly found you totally repulsive, rest assured, I'd still rather be sleeping with you.
So a day of rest comes to mind when I think of the perfect Mothers Day (along with a makeover, manicure, pedicure, face lift, botox, chemical peel, liposuction, breast lift, new wardrobe and vacation home in the Hampton's) The next thing that comes to mind is how you made Mothers Day even possible. And how wonderful it is to be the mother of your children.
So Happy Mothers Day.
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Posts: 5185 | Location: Michiana | Registered: Mar 24, 2004
CER, what a great letter!! Kudos to you for recognizing all the 'perks' of parenthood with a sense of humor!! Hard to have some days, isn't it?! LOL I hope John likes his "dear john" letter and treats you to your BEST ever Mother's Day, along with the kids. Any maybe that best ever is to take the kids to the park for a while so you can stay home, lounge someplace quiet, without the wet spot of dog hack and dream of the vacation Hampton home...sigh...by the way, I'm curious as to what you are looking at with the kids in the posted picture???? HAPPY MOTHER's DAY TO ALL!!! A special Happy Mother's Day to my MOM, I've missed you so much since you went to the best place ever in '94. But our good times stay with me always. Love you Mom.
Posts: 2693 | Location: Rural SE Colorado | Registered: Jun 14, 2003
Wonderful letter CER...Having a 14 and 7 year old I feel it. Whenever the house is quiet...I actually feel myself tense up, waiting to find the silly putty ground into the carpet or the orange juice spilled from the fridge to the counter and wiped up with my decorative bathroom handtowels. DS was working on this tablescape for quite some time this morning. Who needs a spa, I've got Fiber One cereal for breakfast.
Posts: 829 | Location: Somewhere In the Middle | Registered: Nov 16, 2005
Before I forget...wonderful picture CER. You've got yourself some heartbreakers there!
Thought I'd include a picture of what had been sitting on the table before the tablescape. DS neatly deposited it on the floor...cleverly hidden from view of the living room. Ahhhh Motherhood.
Posts: 829 | Location: Somewhere In the Middle | Registered: Nov 16, 2005
Happy Mother's Day! I'm wishing all of you an abundance of hugs and heartwarmings all day long.
CER what a wonderful letter and picture. I know those feelings oh so well.
My babies just turned 21 and 18 this spring. Last night DS was at his Senior Prom and then spending the remainder of the night at a friend's. DD was staying at a friend's condo, so DH and I were all alone. He said, "You kknow, honey, this is what it is going to be like next year..." I yearn for the opportunity to relax (but face it I won't, because even if they aren't here, I am still a Mom and am therefore hardwired to fret even when I can't see them) and yet I am not sure I am ready for the inevitable. Do I really have to let my kids grow up and out??!
I looked at DH and said, "Hey handsome, it's time we added to the family." He grinned and agreed, "Yup, it's time to search for our next dog.
Posts: 1664 | Location: Maine | Registered: Jan 15, 2006
Happy Mothers Day to all! Your post CER and the photos both you and Imccrore posted, made my day so far! The table setting Im is only slightly better than my DH does! LOL. This is kind of a poignant day isn't it? Wishing for what could be and isn't, remembering old hurts and losses, wishing we could take back some of the slights we gave our own mothers (especially those who have left us) I wonder how many of us feel we can never measure up to the Mother our own was? When I look at myself and my four sisters, I think none of us is made of the stuff of our Mother (not that she was faultless either). Mary Ann you will be able to take pride and satisfaction in successfully raising two fine people, while at the same time cherishing you new life as empty nesters. CER yesterday at the grocery store there were 3 young guys, maybe a little older than yours, no matter where we were they seemed to fill all the available space! Cute as they were I did not envy their unflappable Mom, since I too well remember all the nephews in my family and their antics as young boys. . . but all those boys have turned into very fine capable men. When I look back it seems to have passed in a flash, although it seems forever at times living through it.
Posts: 2413 | Location: Maine, not far from the ocean | Registered: Jun 27, 2004
I hope everyone has a very nice day... CER.. silkworms.. what more could you ask for...Imccrore... I think he must be watching too much Semi Homemade... Spa? I've read of those places... MLady.. we need to talk... what make you all think it's going to get quiet ... they always bring home friends from school.. they always tell their old friends.. let's just hang out here.. mom will cook.. Sometimes they even go far far away and come back.. guess who hosted DD department Christmas party.. and guess where they will be for the end of the school year party...they're thinking a crawfish / shrimp boil would be fun!!! DD2 's 31st b-day is here... thought she might host it around the pool... for a few friends.. and yes she would like to have home made ice cream... and could I do that giant cup cake? This is the one that got married here last spring with us having rehersal & wedding here.. yes she has a very nice back yard... but it's just not the same... So to you I say.. you won't be alone for awhile.. and if you do .. send me a mapquest.. I travel light!!!
I said it before.. have a nice day.. pamper & be pampered...
PS.. we'll have to hear about Prom... what a fun time of year!!!
Becky Becky
Posts: 3188 | Location: Texas | Registered: Mar 29, 2007
Well here's what I got for Mother's Day, I'm a mema! This is our first grandchild and Kaden was born on 11 May. I don't think there is a sweeter Mother's Day gift!
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Posts: 2476 | Location: NE | Registered: Feb 26, 2007
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and dream of the vacation Hampton home...sigh...by the way, I'm curious as to what you are looking at with the kids in the posted picture????
