Good morning! Just stopping by to wish you a wonderful Mother’s Day.
I know I said I would be back with a post last Wednesday but a half dozen new clients (+ many others already on the roster), an evening in Emergency resulting in an upcoming surgery for my daughter and an out-of-town dance competition (where M couldn’t compete but we went to cheer on her team) all meant that there was not a minute to blog.
But I would be remiss if I didn’t stop by to say Happy Mother’s Day to all of you and to my Mom, step mom (she loathes that term, so sorry if you are reading this S!) and mother in law. Love all three of you to pieces!
We took my Mom out to dinner last night and then went for a long walk. She will be 80 next year and she is in amazing shape. She walks daily, swims and does zumba a few times a week. She motivates me! And I think/hope she is one of those people who live to be beyond 100. (She does not want her photo shown.)
As for today, my daughter asked me what I wanted to do and I said I am dying to get to Aberfoyle (outdoor antique market) and she said she would love to go with me. I love that she enjoys one of my favourite past times. So that’s where I am heading to now followed by brunch.
Oh, and I pinned this quote a year ago and as a Mom of a tween girl, I cannot tell you how true and important this quote is. I am lucky in that M tells me everything (or at least I think she does) and I try to make a point of “looking up” and giving her my undivided attention daily.
Hope you have a very special day whether celebrating as a Mom or with your Mom. And my heart goes out to everyone who has lost their Mom. I can’t imagine how difficult that must be.
Have a happy day!
Arlene
May 11, 2014Happy Mother’s Day to you too Vanessa!
Sounds like you had a fun day with Miss. M.
Vanessa
May 11, 2014You figured out how to comment Sissy! 🙂 Yes, we had fun and sounds like you did too. Now I expect a comment on every post! 🙂 (PS a number of people said they couldn’t comment on this post, so I’m glad you were able to!)
Steph
May 12, 2014Thanks for recognizing those of us who have lost our mothers. Having recently lost my mom very suddenly and surprisingly to undiagnosed cancer, it is extremely difficult. Still, we take pride in our mothers, who were and are integral to making us the women we are, for the time we had/have with them, the love and lessons they have taught us, and hope to one day leave similar legacies of love and generosity.
Vanessa
May 13, 2014Thanks for stopping by and sharing this Steph – so well said. My heart goes out to you and I can imagine how difficult and painful this must be. Makes me want to spend more time than I do with my Mom as our time here is so precious. xo