Yesterday was Mother's Day, as you well know. Although I did not have the opportunity to write about how important that day is yesterday, I would like to take the time to do so now.
The picture I have chosen to share shows two women who mean more than words can say to Donny & I because they are our Moms. Mother's Day is the one day of 365 days that we are supposed to celebrate our mothers and all of the women in our lives who love and care for us. We buy them flowers, cards and candy, bring them breakfast in bed, grill out, and shop or do whatever it is our Moms would like to do on their day. No matter what they want to make of their holiday, they should get that and so much more for all they do for us every day of the year. Our Moms in this picture symbolize part of who Donny & I are. Each of them set an example for us of how to be a good spouse, parent, and friend. They helped us learn right from wrong, good from bad, how to treat others, and to be whatever we wanted in life.
I was not able to be with my Mom yesterday but I talked to her a lot throughout the day to make sure she was having a good time. She chose to spend her day shopping and enjoying the afternoon with my Dad and sister. I wish I could remember to have more patience at times when her and I are talking or to thank her more often for everything she does for me and everyone else. I have told her that and she just says, "Tine I know you do." She is my Mom and I am a part of her. I know she will always know how much I love and appreciate her but there are days when I wish I could repay her for everything she has done. If I know my Mom, which I think I do, she'd tell me that just by working hard, being happy, and enjoying life is how I am repaying her. Since I started this blog, my Mom and I have been teasing about times we have had together from the time I was a baby to now. We've had those typical mother-daughter fights, times when I chose to be the "rebel," or test my limits. On the other side and much more common, we have our long talks on the phone (usually more than once a day), jokes only we understand, share a love for hot weather and sunshine, and the list could go on and on. I love my Mom for so many reasons and hope I remember to tell her that often.
Donny & I spend the day at his parents’ house yesterday for Mother's Day. His Mom chose to spend the day with us sitting outside, grilling out, and enjoying the day. On our way over to their house yesterday Donny made a comment about the bond he and his Mom have and how the way she is with him is different than how she is with other people. I loved that he said that because it showed that his Mom raised him right and he loves and respects her. His Mom and I have developed a special bond too, which I am very grateful for because I know not all mother/daughter-in-law relationships are like ours. Since my family lives three hours away, I miss being able to just go see my Mom and enjoy a day of shopping or to meet up for coffee whenever we want (which means when I do see her to do these things I really appreciate that.) My almost Mother-in-law has been like a Mom to me. We enjoying our Kohl’s trips, Starbucks drinks, sharing stories about our weeks and normal mother-daughter stuff. I am so thankful to have a second Mom like her and I love her for welcoming me into their family. I am also thankful that she raised her son to be a respectful, loving and caring man who I will soon call my husband. You know what kind of a husband a man will be by the way he treats his Mom and because of that I have no question that he will be an amazing husband.
Whether you spent the day with your Mom, Mother-in-law, Grandma, Aunt, Friend, or Sister yesterday know that just by being with them and letting them enjoy the day doing whatever they wanted, made them feel very special. Through my rambling I'd like you to take this message away today...don't let that one day in May be the only time you make it a point to thank that special woman or women in your life. No one knows if tomorrow will come or not, so don't let a day go by where you don't tell someone you love them or thank them for all they do or have done. It only takes a few seconds to pick up a phone or write an email to send that quick note. After all, they are half the reason you are in this world to begin with!
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