Saturday, May 9, 2009

Mother's Day In Retrospect

*Courtesy of missnoma on flickr*

I chose this photo because it kind of reminds me of my mom.
She passed away 12 yrs ago.
Her favorite flower was a daisy.
She always said they were bright & fresh and lasted lots longer than roses~
Now, I'm not quite sure if this is a daisy but it reminded me of her.

The funny thing about Mother's Day was when she was alive I didn't really get it.
Every Mother's Day my mom's only request was for us(seven kids) to do yard work with her.
The only thing I remember about Mother's Day for years was going to her house around noon.
I was ALWAYS hung over and sitting and doing just the minimum to get by.
My mom was 58 when she died so I didn't really think about it.
I thought she was wonder woman.
I'm not even kidding.
I thought for sure she would out live me.

The other thing I remember was she always cooked dinner for us on Mother's Day.
OMG.....what were we thinking??
Poor woman didn't even get Mother's Day off.
SHEESH!!!!

So as I sit here today I really want to honor her tomorrow.
So, of course I went straight for the hang over thing.
I thought I would just get myself silly tonight and do what I always did for all those years.
Sit in a chair and do just enough to get by.

THENNNNNNNNNNN....
I thought.....why not do gardening.
So, I'm gonna wear the grimiest clothes I have....
crank my mom's favorite music.....
drink ice water(that was her favorite).....
and think about how amazing she was.
Think about all the hopes and dreams she had for me.
(hang on...I need a kleenex)
*sniff sniff*
I pledge to think about what I can do to live my life that is true to ME.
In the end that is what she wanted for me.
Not just me but all woman.

So, Mom, this mother's day is for you.
I will spend it in the yard, with my kids and laughing about how as I get older I get more and more like you!
**I will not cook dinner...I put my foot down there. I'm not budging**
(sure hope the family is reading this)

So, to all of my sweet, dear and wonderful friends.....
Take a bow, I tip my hat, pat you all on the back and finally go in for a big hug....
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!

XOXOXOXOXOXO
ps..sorry if there are typos...I'm doing this between tears.



21 comments:

Anonymous said...

That was beautiful! What an amazing tribute to your mother!! Happy Mother's Day to you Amy!

Caroline said...

Happy Mothers Day to you too Maisy. Your Mom will be looking down from Heaven on you and your family tomorrow with the sweetest smile as you spend the day together just as she wanted to do with hers.

Katie said...

That was really sweet! I'm sure your mom is looking down and thinking what an amazing woman and mother you are! Happy Mother's Day!!

Just Be Happy said...

I'm sure your mom is very proud of you!
You are a very kind and loving person.
Happy Mother's day!

Christina said...

What a beautiful post about your mom. Hope you have a very happy Mother's Day.

a.love said...

Oh Amy...I have no words except to say thank you for sharing your heart and reminding me how important life is!
You are a wonderful daughter. Your mom will love your gift :)

The Kramer Angle said...

And I'm reading it between tears. Beautiful, my friend. I'm so sorry you lost your mom so young. Honor her tomorrow by weeding your little heart out!

Good stuff!

southerninspiration said...

amy,
I didn't get my mom when she was living either...she died in 93. I understand how you feel, but I am sure she is honored by your doing her fav. activity on Mother's Day. Enjoy your day.

Suzanne

Sheila Rumney said...

What a wonderful tribute to your Mom! I too am typing this through tears. What a wonderful Mother you had, as she raised such a beautiful, caring woman. May God give your comfort today on Mother's Day.

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful post about your mother! Have a great Mother's Day!

Marci said...

Aww~what a wonderful, wonderful post! Very sweet.
Happy Mother's Day!

littlebyrd said...

Wonderful beautiful post! I love your honesty. I am wishing you a very Happy Mothers Day!!!!!!!!!

Wanda said...

Maisy, how delighful to hear from you. I hope all is well. I am just spending my morning on the computer trying to catch up. I haven't been visiting much of late, hence all the sewing. Have a wonderful day. TTFN

Backyard Candle Co. said...

Aw, Amy, you sweet girl. That was a beautiful tribute to your mom. I hope you had a fabulous day!

Kasey said...

beautiful Amy.
your mom loves you girl!
xo

the wild raspberry said...

happy belated mothers day.
chas

Tara said...

Uhm, thanks for making me cry on Monday morning at my desk...your mom sounds like a delightful woman, and to birth 7 children and just hope they all turn out to be wonderful...that says a lot in itself..I am sorry you lost her so young, I really am. Mommies are the best..I am sure she is really proud of you Amy!

LuLu said...

beautiful post and hope you had a wonderful time gardening! you are a wonderful mom and an inspiration.
LuLu

Tracy ~Seeking Refinement~ said...

Amy, I am hugging you.

What a special post. And so honest about how we view our own mothers.

I was awful to my mom on Friday - and have felt horrible about it ever since.

I love that you posted about this, I can see you crying both happy and sad tears. I clink my glass of ice water to you, my friend...

I hope your dinner was delish...not cooked by you.

Happy Mother's Day, sweet Amy!

xoxoxo

Sue said...

Miss Maisy~
I am so glad you decided to greet the day with a spade instead of a hangover!! I know your Mama is really proud of you because you are willing to grab life and live it to the fullest, blood, sweat, tears and all! Your Mom sounds like an amazing and fun woman....you must be following in her footsteps!! (6 brothers and sisters, WOW)
Blessings~LillySue

imjacobsmom said...

Hi Maisy! Don't dwell on the past. I'm glad to see you're embracing it I'm sure you're Mom wouldn't want it any other way. I hope your Mother's Day was everything you wanted it to be. ~ Robyn