We all know too that Moms aren't perfect. It can be a complex relationship, as we move from kidhood, teenhood, through adulthood. But even Moms aren't perfect. But Moms make us who we are today. Whether our Moms made us clean our rooms when we had something better to do, or whether we got grounded for missing curfews, or hosed us off in the yard when we fell in the mud (actually, that wouldn't have been me - that would be my sister, but Mom would still have to clean up!) We could count on them for a ton of good things too. But to prevent this from getting too sappy, just insert all your happy Mom memories here.
Now, a note for my readers. I can see myself bordering on the slightly sappy side for the last couple of posts. Rest assured, I promise to be a little edgier. It's that Prom thing followed by that Mom thing. Thank you for your patience.Special Letter for Mother's Day
Dear Mom,
In honour of Mother's Day, I would like to wish you a wonderfully happy Mother's Day. I'm not sure I've ever thanked you for being a Best Mom Ever, but you are. Not only that, you are a Best G'ma Ever. The Kid will attest to that.
I remember when I was a kid, I would proclaim all those things that nasty naughty kids proclaim. Know that I did not mean it. I was an idiot - just like all kids are from time to time.I have now been a Mom for the better part of 18 years, as every year passes, I appreciate just a little bit more of what I must have put you through. Thank you for putting up with sleepless nights. Thank you for keeping me anyway.
Your G'Kid probably hasn't even tested me as much as I tested you, and for that, I am thankful. I believe your Mom skills helped me be the Mom that I am, and help the Kid become what she is today.I really hope you don't mind having a very grateful daughter, instead of that six figure income.
Happy Mother's Day, Mom.
Contributed by Jamie Naessens
Dear Firstborn Daughter,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words for Mother's Day. I feel very humble. In retrospect, I think I was very hard on you, expected more, and put a lot of responsibility on you. Who knows, maybe you're the better for it.
I remember when your Grandma left to go home after you were born. I was scared to death to now be completely responsible for your care and well-being. Putting that into context, I was only 2 years older than 'The Kid' is now! Fortunately, babies are hardy creatures with built-in survival skills.
Despite my inadequacies and mistakes you somehow managed to grow up to be a fine person. I'm proud to think that you learned something from me to help you become the good Mom that you are.
Love always,
Mom