To you and you and even you

Happy Mother’s Day! The thing I love about Mother’s Day is that it really is (or should be) for everyone. Everyone had a mother. Everyone knows an awesome mother (or two or twelve). Today I celebrate the great moms in my life as well as the kids who made me a mom, and that is just plain cool.

As I said to Chickadee this morning—after I put sunscreen on her back and then she began to cover my back—”You are so helpful. How did I ever manage before you came along?”

And she replied, “You didn’t. There was nothing before me, clearly.”

Clearly.

I’ve had a lovely breakfast, sparkly trinkets, and even a dip in the pool. We’ve talked to all of the grandmothers on the phone. I’ve gotten hugs and kisses from warm, chlorinated children and that awesome guy I married. Today, I am full.

I wish all of this for you, too.

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12 Responses to “To you and you and even you”

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    Jane May 10, 2009 at 3:09 pm #

    Very Nice! You need a button like on Facebook -a thumbs up ‘Like’ button, for the times when you post the perfect thing and nobody could possibly say it better. Thanks for sharing and Happy Mother’s Day to you!

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    Melisa May 10, 2009 at 3:37 pm #

    Lovely! Happy Mom’s Day to you too!

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    exile on mom street May 10, 2009 at 4:22 pm #

    I said to my husband, “I hate it when Mir says what I wanted to say, but does it so much better.” (I may have stamped my foot, also.)

    He read your post, and announced, “She cheats.”

    Happy Mother’s Day to one of the best Mama’s I know.

    Darn it!

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    Heather May 10, 2009 at 5:10 pm #

    Awww. Happy mothers’ day, Mir!!

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    MomCat May 10, 2009 at 5:52 pm #

    Happy Mother’s Day to you, too! All the best to you and yours. : ) Patti

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    Alison May 10, 2009 at 8:20 pm #

    I had a lovely day with my mom, husband, and kids. I’m glad you had a great one!

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    Lylah May 10, 2009 at 9:05 pm #

    Happy Mother’s Day, Mir!

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    liv May 11, 2009 at 12:13 am #

    happy mother’s day, mir. :)

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    Karen May 11, 2009 at 6:26 am #

    Happy Mothers Day, Mir.. as always, thanks for sharing :-)

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    Tracy May 11, 2009 at 11:39 am #

    I’m so glad you are outta of your “funk” and happy again. Mother’s Day was awesome, relaxing and very enjoyful. I am blessed!

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    Pamela L May 11, 2009 at 6:47 pm #

    There was a life before motherhood?? My brain doesn’t compute – Happy Mother’s Day!!

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    Debbi May 12, 2009 at 10:46 am #

    Happy Belated Mothers Day to you too!

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