My mom was the best mother in the world! (I'm sure many of you have wonderful thoughts too about your own mom, be she among the quick or the dead). I don't remember many Mother's Days though. Oh there were happy times galore (like when I, at the age of twelve, baked Mom a birthday cake with so much food coloring in it that it didn't cook all the way through, or the time the bartender at my sister's wedding gave Mom WAY too much alcohol, or riding the carousel at Pier 39 with Mom, or the great joy she had with her new kitty), just not a lot of celebrations on Mother's Day.
How wonderful that there is a day set aside to honor our mothers! It's a shame that we don't always take advantage of it. Of course, I am of the opinion that we should honor our mothers every single day of the year, not only on the second Sunday in May. I'm reminded of an old Captain Kangaroo song, 'It's Another Be Good To Mommy Day."
For weeks now I have seen advertising for gifts, keepsakes, flowers, special brunch (or other meals), cards, flowers, and just about anything to honor our mothers. Too commercial? Well according to Wikipedia, "Americans spend approximately $2.6 billion on flowers, $1.53 billion on pampering gifts—like spa treatments—and another $68 million on greeting cards." Wow! Now I'm not saying our mothers aren't worth it, but I think gifts from the heart have more meaning. Treat Mom to breakfast in bed. Give her a hand made card. Offer more help around the house. Show her you love her.
Today might be a difficult day for those whose mother has passed away but honor her with your memories of her and let the world see her goodness when they see the good person you have become. Whether you mother is alive or not, think of her today, and be grateful.
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