The day before Mother's Day and I need to go shopping. It's not that I don't think about this before hand, but that I'm having trouble finding just the right gift.My sisters will call and ask what I'm getting mom but in their minds they've already figured out the perfect considerate gift that mom will totally love.They're incredible at this-both of them.I think I missed out on that gene.I've come up with a hundred ideas and tossed everyone.
I want something that says I'm glad you're my mom, I'm glad you're still here, I appreciate all that you do for me AND my kids.
Speaking of kids, I think a lot about being a mother at this time of year. This year it's been a little depressing-my kids are so grown up...the only thing that they need me for is gas money.They really take care of themselves and it seems like they live their own lives.Don't get me wrong-I'm proud that they're adults and that they can take care of themselves...kinda the whole idea of parenting, but I miss my babies. Then I wonder if MY mom feels the same way.
So mom-I will always need you.
I don't ever want to imagine my life without you. Somewhere along the line, I stopped loving you for wiping my nose and started loving you for the friend that you are. You've always been there for me even before I had the brains to ask.You've always supported my decisions-even the ones that you didn't go for yourself(remember the whole breastfeeding).Mom would call me to remind me how many bottles I had in the refrigerator so she could keep my kids without any problems. I can't tell you the times we've laughed over something stupid or just cried together(I get the crying gene from her). I don't call her everyday-I should. I don't tell her I love her enough, but I love her with a fierceness that can't be explained with any words.Now to find the gift that says that....wish me luck.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
What the h-e-double hockey sticks
Last night coming home from a softball game, I passed gas stations (no the "S" is not a mistake) that had gas for $3.35 a gallon. Several stations...so my mood was improving. This morning the gas station across the street said $3.65 and so does every station I have seen today. What happened in the five hours that I slept that made gas go up thirty cents a gallon? Now I'm pretty tired, but I really don't want to take a nap.
Aunts-the Antique version
In case you're from another planet, Mother's Day is this Sunday. I've always loved this holiday just because it reminds me not to take my mother for granted.When I was growing up, people at church would wear white roses if their mother was already gone. So it's a special day-and I know we have a lot of holidays-but what about one for Aunts?
When I was growing up, My favorite Aunt was my great-great Aunt Elsie. I didn't get to spend a lot of time with her-she lived several states away. She wasn't rich in material goods, and I don't think she ever remembered my birthday.BUT I knew her voice instantly on the phone. She always wanted to hear what a child had to say-and now that I understand "fixed"incomes -I wonder how she mananged to afford all of those calls. She sent boxes of surprises for no reason at all. She wrote letters when she took a notion and even to time to send a separate note inside for the kids. I miss her voice, the stories about her (she took care of old people when she was 80), and just knowing that I might get a chance to see her.She wasn't my mom but I think about her especially in May. My condolences go out to the Schuller Family for losing one of their own special Aunts-rest in peace Zella.
When I was growing up, My favorite Aunt was my great-great Aunt Elsie. I didn't get to spend a lot of time with her-she lived several states away. She wasn't rich in material goods, and I don't think she ever remembered my birthday.BUT I knew her voice instantly on the phone. She always wanted to hear what a child had to say-and now that I understand "fixed"incomes -I wonder how she mananged to afford all of those calls. She sent boxes of surprises for no reason at all. She wrote letters when she took a notion and even to time to send a separate note inside for the kids. I miss her voice, the stories about her (she took care of old people when she was 80), and just knowing that I might get a chance to see her.She wasn't my mom but I think about her especially in May. My condolences go out to the Schuller Family for losing one of their own special Aunts-rest in peace Zella.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Just in case
Just in case you're up late tonight or early in the morning-there's a meteor shower. Something to do with Eta Aquarids. So enjoy...the next one isn't due until August.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
more of cute couple
A real computer geek could probably post three or four pictures on one blog, but it took me a week to post these so I'll just take it one step at a time. Just enjoy the picture and see how cute my son is.
Prom
So is this just the cutest couple? This is Paul Schuller and Jee Young Kim at the Old Mill before Central High's Senior Prom on April 26, 2008.
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