Sunday, May 11, 2008

Happy Mothers' Day!







I hope my mom won't mind me sharing some of my memories of her.
Happy Mothers' Day Mom!
(and all my sisters and Mommy-friends)


Memories of Mom

Laughing together as Pooh bear thumped down the stairs or disguised himself as a rain cloud.
Thank you for reading to me.

Warm hugs that I sometimes resisted, but wanted and needed.
Thank you for not letting go.

Coming in from the cold to the spicy scent of hot punch on a rainy day. (To this day that smell still comforts me and reminds me of you.)
Thank you for making a gray day something to cherish.

Sitting next to you in church as you ran your hand through my hair or passed me a stick of Juicy Fruit. (All six of us wanted to be the one at your side.)
Thank you for taking turns.

Inviting me to be your official “taster” whenever I was in the kitchen with you.
Thank you for making me feel important.

Holding the phone to my ear after I had Alison, when I was unable to do it for myself, so I could listen to my sister’s encouraging words.
Thank you for doing what I couldn’t.

Telling me I am doing a good job (and meaning it) when I am blinded by my inadequacies.
Thank you for cheering me on.

I love you Mom. Thanks for the memories!!!

12 comments:

Super Happy Girl said...

So sweet!!
happy Mommy's Day + 1 day :D

Wendy said...

Funny, I thought I was Mom's official taste tester. Thanks for the blog. Love you!

shari berry bo-berry said...

I've always heard about what a great lady your Mom is...and now to hear about her from her daughter's point of view it's clear, she really must be GREAT - and the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. You too, are a wonderful person Jennifer! I'm glad you are my friend :)

wynne said...

That's really nice--thanks for posting it! It's nice to be reminded that being a mom means creating a safe place for someone else...(if that makes any sense). I just wish I could remember that every day!

elasticwaistbandlady said...

I love my mom because she's happy with me just throwing some pictures of my kids together to give her a gift. :)

Rebecca said...

your mum sounds fabulous. Hope my kids have such fond memories of me at some stage.

Anonymous said...

Late, but same to you. And thanks for this reminder:

"Warm hugs that I sometimes resisted, but wanted and needed.
Thank you for not letting go.
"

I'm going to keep trying...

Jen said...

Jen, that was so touching and sweet - I'm teary at 7:23 am !! You should put that in a book! Thanks for the reminder that little things count to a child. LOVE YOU!!

wynne said...

Niiiice new header...

Jennifer B. said...

Thanks everyone. Mom's are the best.

Wynne, thank you. My daughter took that photo. She'll be pleased :)

Millie said...

Hey, uh, did you really not post for a whole month? How does that... work?

Anonymous said...

Happy 4th of July!!!