Mother's Day

"On Mother's Day I have written a poem for you. In the interest of poetic economy and truth, I have succeeded in concentrating my deepest feelings and beliefs into two perfectly crafted lines: You're my mother, I would have no other!"
~ Forest Houtenschil

I love Mother's Day. It is a celebration of the very best part of me and my life. I am a natural born mother. I've loved every day of motherhood these past eighteen plus years. Being celebrated on Mother's Day is like the icing on the cake.

I started my day being presented by Merv and Jacob with a new Sony Book Reader. I was more than thrilled when I saw the box. I've wanted a book reader for more than a year since I bought one for Merv for his birthday last year. It used to be that when we went on vacation, Merv and I would each bring four or five books and then we would swap books when we were done. But since Merv got his reader, I have had to take a seven or eight books when we go away on vacation and when we were in Aruba, I ran out. My luggage weighed a ton. I would find myself on the beach at the end of the day or week, giving my books away to other tourists who might enjoy a good read. Now that I have my book reader I won't need to worry about it. It holds more than 1,000 books. And just to make it extra special, the reader is pink. I am thrilled.

This afternoon I went to see my mom and to participate in the Mother's Day tea taking place at the nursing home. I did see mom but she didn't see me. She was so tired after lunch that she went to bed for a nap and she slept the whole time I was at the nursing home. I left some pink roses and a card from Jacob in her rooom.

My boys made dinner tonight which was a real treat. We were joined by our friend John Petersons whose parents Nancy and Aivars have gone away for a few days. Merv made cedar planked salmon, rice and asparagus. It was a delicious meal.

All in all, it has been a terrific, special day. The truth is though, everyday of my life has been special since August 17, 1991. Not only was a wonderful child born that day but a lucky mother was born too.