Oh my children when will they understand that everyday is Mothers Day for me. They keep asking and I keep telling, I don't want anything in particular anything they give me I will love. Now had they asked me that years ago I would have had a laundry list of "my wants". Now I just have the laundry!! You see I have everything I have ever wanted. A good husband, great kids, a grandchild with one on the way, a few dogs & a cat I never asked for.
I never understood my Mom always saying she didn't want anything, just all the kids here for dinner would be great. Heck all the kids plus some presents would be even better. What was she thinking, free gifts Mom come on milk it ask for something good. But she never did and whatever we bought her she was happy and always said, "You should have saved your money but I'm glad you didn't, I love it". Now whether she really liked it we never knew. That is until she passed away, in her jewelry box among her gold earrings and chains, watches & diamond necklace I found a rhinestone seal pin I bought for her when I was in the 3rd grade. I used all my allowance, the whole 50 cents to buy it for her. I guess she really did love it.
Before I became a mom you didn't have to ask me twice, I always knew what I wanted, anything and everything for me. I still want things for me but now they are a little different. A hand print made into a tulip, one single marigold in a paper cup, a hand drawn portrait of me colored in crayon, a stack of coupons good for a hug or kiss, an ultrasound picture of my newest grandchild framed. These are the best gifts any mother will ever receive. I know my kids don't understand, but they will as I have. These are the most cherished of presents made from the heart and given with true love.
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