For Mothers…

Happy Mother's Day!

Well, we are at Mother’s Day.  And of course, being a mother, happy mom’s day to me!  And even more so, to my own mother…who is still the biggest help and lifeline of my life.

My mom was just here visiting me for 4 weeks last month, and as usual, she spoiled both my daughter and myself outrageously.  Now, not to say she spoils us materially…but with taking such good care of us while she is here, and the daily Tim Hortons run.  I have also discovered, that as ridiculous as this sounds, I sleep like a baby when she is here.  On the flip side, she does get me to do all of the icky stuff that I have procrastinated on since her last visit.  When she leaves I always have a full freezer, clean house, and all of my mail taken care of

On this last visit however, something new occurred.  We went out for drinks at the local pub!  Now, this is something I have never, ever done with my mom.  Neither of us are drinkers, and neither of us are in the habit of going out to bars.  However, I have noticed over the last several years, that my mom enjoys music.  I know, seems like a silly discovery doesn’t it?  But, she has become quite exposed, and I must say, very accepting of what my daughter and I listen to.  Soooo….twice, yes twice, while she was here, we went out to listen to live music and have a few drinks.  And go figure, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

Now….next visit, she is coming down to go to a Nine Inch Nails concert with us.  She wonders if she will be the oldest person there….but damn, she is looking forward to it!

Happy Mother’s Day Mom!  And of course to all of the mothers and grand-mothers out there.  None of us would be where we are without you.