It's weird saying this, but I suspect my mom was a HOTTIE.
A few small memories:
I was very young and trying to help you fold the laundry. I was sitting on the floor with a pile of washcloths. For some reason all of our washcloths were NOT square, they were shaped more like trapezoids. I tried so hard to fold them so the corners matched up, to no avail. I got really frustrated, started to cry, and threw them all to the floor. You calmed me down, wiped my tears, and told me that it is OKAY if they don't fold up perfect. I believe this was the point at which I took the fork in the road toward unperfectionism. (No that is not a word, see what I mean?) Honestly, I am glad I am not a perfectionist. Life is much less stressful, thanks mom!
I watched you collect every coin in the house, add them up perfectly and drive us to the grocery store. We got a gallon of milk, went to the checkout, and the beastly old lady looked at the change and said, "What do I look like, a bank?" You left the milk there, grabbed the change and cried the whole way home. I will always remember this and be grateful for the sacrifices I know you made for us. Thank-you mom for the times you went without, so I didn't have too.
I remember watching Dad sneak his arms around you from the back and hugging you while you cooked dinner. Such a small little memory, but as a child, it made me feel fuzzy and warm knowing that you guys loved each other. I knew I wanted a marriage like that.
I remember "helping" you with a painting project in the basement of our Wisconsin home. For all my "good help" you rewarded me with an ENTIRE snickers bar.
I remember you sitting in the recliner and I liked to come snuggle up on your lap. That was the safest and most comfortable place in the world to me. You never denied me love and hugs and you were always whispering words of comfort to me when I was in need. Oh, and you love me more than you love Lynn, which is so totally awesome.
I love you mom. You are the perfect example of motherhood to me, and I hope I can be as good of a mom to my kids as you have been/are to me. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
2 comments:
What a sweet, lovely post. And what an awesome photo!!!
Loved reading this post and learning more about your mom. Lynn has told me that story about the milk before. She has had an amazing life. However, I will have to disagree about her loving you more than Lynn. Lynn is still spoiled rotten by her and will forever be her little boy. :) Thanks for sharing!
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