tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post6210553309608425878..comments2024-03-11T06:27:38.308-07:00Comments on AND SEW IT GOES: Mother's DayTerry Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650965451863656517noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-87165462585262584782013-05-14T23:20:18.105-07:002013-05-14T23:20:18.105-07:00I have always been so ambivalent about Mother'...I have always been so ambivalent about Mother's Day even as a child I hated it. My relationship with my mother was awful and I had to pretend it was great, it always made me queasy. As my children grew their sweetness was so appreciated but I must have given them the message that I really don't like this forced holiday. Being a perverse human being however, I feel sad that the day passes with no acknowledgment from my grown children. It's a no win situation. My sweet husband took me to the movies and lunch for distraction and so the day passed - whew!Dogwood Lane Rambleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11325307035803155779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-53192136038141813622013-05-13T10:11:02.205-07:002013-05-13T10:11:02.205-07:00our approach to holidays is, at best, erratic. Mot...our approach to holidays is, at best, erratic. Mother's day has been no different -- in fact, we decided it was "mothering" day and should include all those nurturing relatives and friends who surround us. "Include" being mostly a mental thing, mentally saying thank you and feeling grateful. The commercial hype, of course, drives us batty. <br /><br />On the other hand, I have come to love the photos that appear on FB around this time. They are always wonderful, the more candid the better. The old ones particularly make me happy.<br /><br />And of course, my own dear daughter appeared this year; we have in the past gone running on M Day, but this year it was a bouquet and tea and a comment from her son, who said he was so grateful he could stay home and study and didn't have to appear to congratulate everyone on being a mother. But he sent me a FB note anyway, and I thought that was very special. Erratic means that when it happens it's more meaningful.<br /><br />So there, I got to say all the things I wanted to say about mothering day; thanks, Terry, for giving me all this space:-) and --snort--Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00325386238844997236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-27405503109033554732013-05-13T06:09:51.127-07:002013-05-13T06:09:51.127-07:00I've been truly blessed with three wonderful d...I've been truly blessed with three wonderful daughters and I had a terrific mother. My Mothers Day was low-key and perfect. I totally agree with your thoughts on this 'holiday'. You really hit the nail on the head!! It's nice to be appreciated and all, but being a mom was what I wanted to do and I tried to do my best. Having my children in my life is reward enough for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-14272727541943716592013-05-13T05:46:54.087-07:002013-05-13T05:46:54.087-07:00What a lovely post. You always nail it in the most...What a lovely post. You always nail it in the most eloquent way. Beautiful family too. <br />We had my DIL's family and they made a BBQ for us. Such fun to have a house full of people.deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495753587207547865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-80649639589696250372013-05-13T00:35:20.929-07:002013-05-13T00:35:20.929-07:00You do have a way with words - great post. You do have a way with words - great post. Delhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433487427679233617noreply@blogger.com