I must have missed the Mother's Day concept. I don't feel a need to be treated like a queen or a goddess because I am a mother. I chose motherhood. It doesn't make me anyone special, except to my daughter, maybe. I don't expect anyone to grovel at my feet because I did what everyone else has done. None of us would be here without a mother. It's natural and normal.
That said, I was glad to see my daughter on Mother's Day. The earlier part of the day was spent cooking up my begged-for macaroni salad and walking the dogs. I then went to a niece's house for her brother's 40th birthday party/Mother's Day celebration. We ate and chatted while the kids destructed the neighborhood.
Then I ran home, changed, and went to dinner with my long time friend Gary to the restaurant where my daughter works. I always like having my daughter wait on me. Had I not been her mother, I would have been refused a reservation, since I only called on Friday. But it all worked out well. She gave me a dozen pink roses and a cute card, which I should scan and send along, because it's touchingly funny.
Gary seems to be taking pity on me and has offered to assist me with some home repair work. This should be fun. I told him I want to install a hot water heater, and would like him to check my work before any matches are lit. I still need a new faucet for the bathtub. I could go on and on, but I hope he stays cheerful long enough to help me replace my kitchen floor. It's way out of date and needs updating. I will run out of funds long before I run out of work that needs to be done here.
What I really wanted to write about is friends, but the right words are not coming.
6 comments:
Sounds like you had a great Mother's Day! Your friend Gary sounds like a really sweet friend! Buy him a pizza and a six pack of beer, that should keep him smiling! Or atleast whistling while he works!!!
Stacy
Well, Mother's Day didn't seem that different than any other Sunday for me, except for the flowers. I always get to sleep in and he always makes me breakfast on the weekends. I'm spoiled I know, but hey as long as he's dishing it out, I'm eating it up!
hugs to you. judi
He sounds like a good friend. Your daughter is so great giving you roses.
Oh Pshaw! You deserved those roses woman!
I'm glad she gave them to you!
Your friend Gary sounds like a great guy!
Love ya,
Connie
Im glad that you had a great weekend. Pink Roses are my favorite. I hope that Gary does help you with your home repairs...I just made Will, who is working (protecting the city tonight) meet me in town to put air in my tires...I am such a girl sometimes...:)
hugs,
Kathi
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