Happy Mother's Day

I know that it has been a long time since you have seen anything that I have written. I have an entry devoted to "Excuses and Explanations" that I will post later.

Today is the day that I decided to get back on the treadmill and finish what I started; sharing my parenting diary. It is Mother's Day and I have so many wonderful memories of my children on this day. Where shall I begin?

My son used to get up very early on Mother's Day and climb into my bed and snuggle right next to me. He would be followed by his oldest sister who would claim my other side. Finally, his youngest sister would have to find a place at the foot of the bed. I felt sorry for my youngest daughter because she was always the last to wake up. At 19 years old she is still a night owl.

They would watch my favorite Sunday morning news show with me, Sunday Morning with Charles...on CBS. I have watched that show so long that there have been two hosts both named Charles. The news show was always educational and entertaining and the children always learned something new. They loved to watch the final segment that features a scenic location somewhere across America.

Next, I would smell the coffee that my husband had made. The children would then run down downstairs. I was ordered to stay in bed until my breakfast was served to me. They would watch to make sure that I approved of the toast and eggs that they had prepared with a little help from their father. There would sometimes be a single flower in a vase on the bed tray. I was so happy and felt so loved.

Today is the second Mother's Day that I have not heard the pitter-patter of small or large feet. I miss the days when the children were young but I love the young adults that they have become. Next Sunday I will celebrate my Mother's Day when we are all together again for a day. We will have dinner, and I will be glad that I have three wonderful children whom I love very much.

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers in the world! Enjoy your special day no matter when you get to celebrate it.

DAYM