Dear Sons,
As we approach the annual holiday known in the US as “Mother’s Day” I thought I would take a few minutes to reflect on the importance of the day (and the benefits you can reap if you celebrate it…properly).
According to Wikipedia, Mother’s Day is a holiday meant to celebrate mothers and motherhood. It’s an American invention, and not directly related to the many other celebrations of motherhood that have occurred worldwide over the centuries.
Did you catch that? People have been celebrating mothers for centuries. These are wise individuals indeed.
I know that in many cases, you find me, shall we say, annoying. I bug you about living right, blessing your fellow man, and getting your homework done.
I have high expectations, and I let you know if you’re not meeting them. For this, I do not apologize.
You’ll thank me. Someday.
In addition to the annoying stuff though, I do believe that I’m at least moderately successful with the cooking, cleaning, washing, and homemaking thing. This is a doggone nice place to live. We have laughter and support one another. Both of those last two are luxuries. Not all families enjoy them.
In return for all of the service and blessings you have received, it is right and proper that you celebrate Mother’s Day (and next month, Father’s Day) by spoiling the appropriate parent. The following list of suggestions should be helpful. Hint: do at least 3 of them.
And so my sons, I come to the end of the list. By doing some of these things on Mother’s Day, you will be blessed with a happy Mama who just may return the favor. Or at least do your laundry.
Love,
Your Mother.
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Forwarding this to both my boys – via text/facebook to the 14yo, the 11yo will read it on my computer when he gets home from 6th grade.
Beautifully written, and I agree with every suggestion…..sharing with the hubby via email as well!
Happy Mother’s Day!