Mother's Day
We are still getting back into the rhythm of things after Ramadan. We had two more Eid Celebrations to attend before the week was over. I am ready to go back to a normal routine.
But it's important to remember everyone does not look forward to Mother's Day.. it's a complicated day for many.
My usual expectations for Mother's Day are low. Not to say that my family ruins it or anything.. but we are generally low key people and sometimes things are so busy.. like they were this past week that we just treat it like a normal day and just everyone just says the words 'Happy Mother's Day' a then we just go about our day.
I have jokingly and seriously told my kids several times the above. Drawing made by @coupdegracefarris It's not all about the Hallmark sponsored idea of cards and flowers, it's more about brushing your teeth when I ask you, a cleanish bedroom, a dinner that did not involve any negations and so on so forth.
Anyway.. back to the day at hand. On Saturday night they took me out for dinner. The weather has been absolutely dreadful and the restaurant was dark so we didn't take any pictures but we did come home with three desserts. Then watched some of Avengers - Civil War in our pjs. They kids are watching all the Marvel movies in order.
They next morning I was presented with H's drawing of us hugging. His teacher asked him to describe me in 3 words. His words of choice. Chubby. Squishy. Huggable. lol.
And M bought me some very serious looking compression sock massager things.. another lol. Well at least they had me laughing. In his defense I do have RLS and have been having a really hard time sleeping these days.. It's like those husband who buy their wives toasters for their anniversary because they really needed a toaster. But if it helps me sleep then I'll take it.
Then they made me breakfast. :)
My own mother is currently traipsing around Turkey and my MIL is getting ready to board a plan and come to our home for a visit.
Drawing made by @coupdegracefarris
A shout out to all the women in our lives who loved us!
Before you leave.. here's a link to a clip of the show The Middle. They had a funny episode about Mother's Day vs Father's Day. The whole episode was good but this little clip gives you the gist of it.
Comments
Jennifer
Curated by Jennifer
I'm one of those who'd just as soon skip the day, but I'm still a good sport about it. I heard from all three of my children yesterday.
Your family loves you so much. They take their MD celebration cue from you, thereby giving you what you really and truly want. That's love. :)
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Lovely
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Have a great day and don't miss my Postcards from Philadelphia post ;)
S
Hope you are having a good weekend. It's another rainy day here!
Away From The Blue
Have a wonderful week.
~Sheri