The Two-Part Mother's day Thread!

[Cacia]

Okay now, we all have baggage.

But...what was one of the best things your mother did for you?

And what would you like most for Mother's Day?

My mom did not get caught up in the suburban matrydom of having a clean house and being there with cookies when we got home...BUT it was kinda cool that she soloed when she was pregnant and took me on her flying lessons. I always knew she had a life, and it wasn't all up to me "to make her happy".
I remember when she went to what was then British Honduras on a diving trip with some girlfriends. They bi***ed about not having ice for their cocktails for the next year or two. I remember thinking my mom was cooler than the other moms, and that my dad was cool for "letting" her go. Everybody said "Your mom is where? without your dad?!"
I secretly revelled that it seemed to be scandalous....

My daughter did not ask me what I wanted for Mother's Day...so I thought I would tell her. I am going out to dinner tomorrow night with some friends and I asked her if she would drop by, so that I could show her off. Just like that. I hope she feels that I am proud of her and that I can ask for what I want. (She thinks I am a PITA, but that's okay)

So...how about ya'll? I'd love to hear something unique about your mother, something you appreciate about her.

 

[Cacia]

Okay, I'll reply to myself.

Maria Shriver did a wonderful interview of mothers. She says her own daughter has to remind her "I'm not you, mom" That made me laugh, I still see my daughter as an extension of me sometimes. It must be very irritating, I cannot imagine, my mother did not do that to us. Oh...and Demi Moore, reflected as to what she would do differently "I would not be so richeous, as a daughter". Cutting your mother some slack doesn't usually happen till you hit forty, seems.

 

[girldiverllc]

My mom WAS the mom who had the cookies ready after school, ran the Camp Fire girls group and attended every event I ever participated in. But the best thing my mom ever did for me was to tell me that I "could do it". Whatever that was. And she didn't just say that to encourage me...she actually believed it. No matter what the odds. And she was always mystified when I didn't take first...or even make the cut. Always...and still is...my biggest fan.

As a mom now, my daughter is 17. What I want most for Mothers Day is simply to curl up with her and watch "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (our fav. movie). No flowers...or card that loses its color over time...but rather...it's the moments together that mean the most.

 

[CLEAR BLUE]

Yes, my mom was the stay at home mom who was always there for us and had dinner ready at 6pm. Every year near the end of school she would let me cut school for the day and take my friends and me to the beach. I thought that was pretty cool. Now I have a 17 year old daughter and 20 year old son. As they have been growing up I have tried to give them as many experiences as I possibly could. I want life to be as easy and happy as possible for them. What do I want for Mother's Day? I don't know. haven't given it any thought. I just want them to think about me and know I have done the best that I can for them.

 

[joystershell]

I'm Proud of my Mom

This is copied from another forum I participate in, a Caregivers of Alzheimer's/Dementia Patients forum that my mother relies heavily upon. Although this doesn't directly answer your question, it describes my relationship with my mother.

[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Sans Serif]From: joystershell0 (Original Message)[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Sans Serif]Sent: 4/30/2007 6:02 PM[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Sans Serif]In fact, I'm so proud, that I want to brag about her for a moment.

This dreadful disease of Dad's has changed her life so much. As the man of the house, dad always took responsibility for the bill paying, the house maintenance and numerous other activities. Now, in such a short time, Mom has taken over these duties, and has handled it quite well.

She has taken over the financial responsibilities, drives distances she never would have considered in the past (hmm, maybe I could get her to drive down here for a visit), made large purchases on her own (a new car, then a new air conditioner for the house) and has attacked the household chores that she never had in the past. In fast, she has become a regular customer at the Home Depot, even fixed a broken toilet just last week.

Now there's an idea for Mother's Day. I'll get her a Homer apron!

Now for those of you who don't know us, I'm talking about 2RedCats. This is her Number 1 Kitten, and I'm sure that Kitten Number 2 would echo these sentiments. We love you, MomCat!

This picture was recently taken of my mom, myself and my sister at a gathering of caregivers. And, btw, she did drive down this weekend, to hang out here with me. I would have gone up to see her, but I had to work today.

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[almitywife]

oh geez.... ummmmmmm

let me get back to you guys......