New holiday
I'm lucky enough to know lots of fine women who have taught me many things. From here on out, the day before Mother's Day is to be known as "You're Not My Mother's Day". Here's to:
Grandma Mitchell: You were a terrific grandma to me when I was small, and are an excellent great-grandma to my kids. You let them play with your stuff, even though they are your special treasures. Thank you for the words of encouragement and advice - it means a lot coming from someone I know is such a wonderful mother.
Grandma Zamora: I wish that you had been able to meet my kids, I would have loved for you to know them. When they're older, I'll tell them stories about how you always came to Grandparents Day (a big deal since you were from The Cities), about how you offered my dad $2,000 not to marry my mom, and about what a fair and compassionate person you were.
Kathy Brown: Thank you for all of your kind words, advice, and for telling me stories from when Shannon was little. They help me to know that what I'm doing is okay and encourages me to be a better momma. Without you, how would I know what to make for dinner every night or what Cash Wise has on special? And my children thank you for the introduction to "potato balls".
Sevda Bulut: Thank you for sending my kids letters, packages and for making them time capsules from the day they were born. Knowing that you have taken on the responsibility of helping me document their lives is a big relief. Thank you for telling me that I'm a good momma, your words of encouragement always come at the times I need them most.
Meghan Wilker: You gave me advice on which baby and parenting books to read years before either of us were even in serious relationships. Now a mother yourself, you've introduced me to even more things that I'll definitely use if I'm ever pregnant again (The Baby Naming Wizard and Trixie Tracker to name a few). I can't wait to see what you do next if for no other reason than to know what I should be doing as well.
Megan Haapanen: For years, we've talked about wanting to have cabins next to each other so that our kids could play together while we played gin all day. Now that you're about to be a momma yourself, I think we ought to start looking for some property. My card playing hands are turning cold.
Kim Aune & Sara Thompson: I became friends with each of you around the time you became pregnant with your first child. It was a joy to hear about the number of pregnancy tests you took, watching your belly expand, and to see the terrific children that you've raised. You are both excellent mothers and fine examples to follow.
Lori Aeschbacher & Brenda Anderson: A special thanks to both of you for introducing me to the beauty of a short work week as a way to balance family and a career. Without you, I wouldn't be enjoying my four-day, 25-hour work week. I'm not sure that my kids will ever thank you, but Marty sure should every single day.
Melissa Buckles (formerly known as Missy Ellens): I can't think of another mother that I know who has handled difficult situations with more faith, hope and joy (very appropriate middle names for your girls). You are an inspiration in how you face whatever obstacles come your way.
Carrie Mitchell: Every time we're together, you spend a lot of time with my kids taking them for walks, playing with them so I can take a shower, and keeping them entertained... and I can't thank you enough. This year, I'd especially like to extend thanks to your dog Molly - she has provided us with weeks of discussion about why she would eat a rat that was so stinko de mayo.
Jenine Dalrymple: Anyone who buys up a bunch of Girl Scout cookies then is willing to send one to Sevda in London, who's 5 year-old daughter could belt out the entire song "The First Cut is the Deepest" better than Sheryl Crow, and who brings my kids books every time she sees them is a woman I am lucky to know. Not to mention our mutual adoration of each other's blogs.
Here's to all of you on your new very special day. To celebrate, go about your day like you would any other day... but know that I think of you often and am so thankful that you're there.
Grandma Mitchell: You were a terrific grandma to me when I was small, and are an excellent great-grandma to my kids. You let them play with your stuff, even though they are your special treasures. Thank you for the words of encouragement and advice - it means a lot coming from someone I know is such a wonderful mother.
Grandma Zamora: I wish that you had been able to meet my kids, I would have loved for you to know them. When they're older, I'll tell them stories about how you always came to Grandparents Day (a big deal since you were from The Cities), about how you offered my dad $2,000 not to marry my mom, and about what a fair and compassionate person you were.
Kathy Brown: Thank you for all of your kind words, advice, and for telling me stories from when Shannon was little. They help me to know that what I'm doing is okay and encourages me to be a better momma. Without you, how would I know what to make for dinner every night or what Cash Wise has on special? And my children thank you for the introduction to "potato balls".
Sevda Bulut: Thank you for sending my kids letters, packages and for making them time capsules from the day they were born. Knowing that you have taken on the responsibility of helping me document their lives is a big relief. Thank you for telling me that I'm a good momma, your words of encouragement always come at the times I need them most.
Meghan Wilker: You gave me advice on which baby and parenting books to read years before either of us were even in serious relationships. Now a mother yourself, you've introduced me to even more things that I'll definitely use if I'm ever pregnant again (The Baby Naming Wizard and Trixie Tracker to name a few). I can't wait to see what you do next if for no other reason than to know what I should be doing as well.
Megan Haapanen: For years, we've talked about wanting to have cabins next to each other so that our kids could play together while we played gin all day. Now that you're about to be a momma yourself, I think we ought to start looking for some property. My card playing hands are turning cold.
Kim Aune & Sara Thompson: I became friends with each of you around the time you became pregnant with your first child. It was a joy to hear about the number of pregnancy tests you took, watching your belly expand, and to see the terrific children that you've raised. You are both excellent mothers and fine examples to follow.
Lori Aeschbacher & Brenda Anderson: A special thanks to both of you for introducing me to the beauty of a short work week as a way to balance family and a career. Without you, I wouldn't be enjoying my four-day, 25-hour work week. I'm not sure that my kids will ever thank you, but Marty sure should every single day.
Melissa Buckles (formerly known as Missy Ellens): I can't think of another mother that I know who has handled difficult situations with more faith, hope and joy (very appropriate middle names for your girls). You are an inspiration in how you face whatever obstacles come your way.
Carrie Mitchell: Every time we're together, you spend a lot of time with my kids taking them for walks, playing with them so I can take a shower, and keeping them entertained... and I can't thank you enough. This year, I'd especially like to extend thanks to your dog Molly - she has provided us with weeks of discussion about why she would eat a rat that was so stinko de mayo.
Jenine Dalrymple: Anyone who buys up a bunch of Girl Scout cookies then is willing to send one to Sevda in London, who's 5 year-old daughter could belt out the entire song "The First Cut is the Deepest" better than Sheryl Crow, and who brings my kids books every time she sees them is a woman I am lucky to know. Not to mention our mutual adoration of each other's blogs.
Here's to all of you on your new very special day. To celebrate, go about your day like you would any other day... but know that I think of you often and am so thankful that you're there.
Thank you so much for the kind words and I love the "Your Not My Mother's Day" holiday. We should take time to salute the wonderful women in our lives. I hope you had a great time at Ruttger's celebrating your Mother's Day. I am truely inspired seeing you as a mother. For so long I knew you as this fun, crazy, going out girl, and now you have evolved to this caring, nurturing mother is truely amazing. I hope I can half as wonderful as a mother as you are. Love you!
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