Mother's Day This Sunday
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Was listening to a radio broadcast today as I was driving and they were discussing Mother;s Day and the question they wanted callers to answer was: which would your mother prefer; a big hug or a bouquet of flowers from thier child? Most of the people calling in said they'd prefer a good hug from their kid over any gift or card. Of course we all buy a card & probably a gift of some sort because it just doesn't feel right not to but keep in mind, what they'll really appreciate more than those things is a big hug and an "Love you Mom!" much more than the other stuff 
I found that to be true to what my mother would say if she was still alive. This will be the first Mother's Day since my mother died; almost a year ago now. Her passing was a blessing actually though. There's not much quality of life when you're half way through your 104th year and can hardly get out of bed let alone do anything. She's in a much better place now, wherever that might be.
I found that to be true to what my mother would say if she was still alive. This will be the first Mother's Day since my mother died; almost a year ago now. Her passing was a blessing actually though. There's not much quality of life when you're half way through your 104th year and can hardly get out of bed let alone do anything. She's in a much better place now, wherever that might be.
Tommy
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Third Sunday in June in the USA.
KSav
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Unbelievable.
Of course mothers appreciate it. When are they appreciated otherwise? Being a mother is the most thankless job in the world.
And of course there's a Father's Day. June 15 in the United States and September 7 in Australia this year. I can't speak for any other country.
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-aunt-and-uncles-day-july-26
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That Lady in PA
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There IS a Fathers Day - third Sunday in June
Also, National Aunt and Uncle's Day is observed annually on July 26
KSav
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I think I've made my point after this, so I am out. of. here.
Apologies for the curse word in this meme; I don't have time right now to blur the image.
Apologies for the curse word in this meme; I don't have time right now to blur the image.
Beezer
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M is for the million way she loves meO is just to say she's growing old
T is for the things she used to give me
H is for her heart of purest gold
E is for her eyes so brightly shining
R is right and right she'll always be
Put them all together they spell MOTHER! The one who means the World to me!
Beezer
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The Mothership will pick you up at the usual co-ordinates.
Pam
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... and here in the UK too.
feywon
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Some might be surprised how many mothers struggle around Mother's Day. Because their mothers did not fit the model we are sold publicly. Same thing with Father's Day. A lot of people parent the way they were parented, for good or ill. But while knowing your parent was abused physically or emotionally explains their behavior and helps you not blame yourself for it, it doesn't excuse it or erase the difficult memories that sneak up on you when people are seeming to glorify all mothers and fathers.
On the plus side having a problematic parent or parents can move some people to think not only how they want to parent their children or even consider the wisdom of having children themselves.
Before social media people who had difficult childhoods could more easily opt out of situations where they might be exposed to the disturbing hype. On sites like SF one gets a clue from post titles and can avoid if they want. But on highly visual, meme heavy sites where you scroll, like FB, it can be much harder.
On the plus side having a problematic parent or parents can move some people to think not only how they want to parent their children or even consider the wisdom of having children themselves.
Before social media people who had difficult childhoods could more easily opt out of situations where they might be exposed to the disturbing hype. On sites like SF one gets a clue from post titles and can avoid if they want. But on highly visual, meme heavy sites where you scroll, like FB, it can be much harder.
Nathan
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I didn't know they had an Uncle's day.
feywon
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Was listening to a radio broadcast today as I was driving and they were discussing Mother;s Day and the question they wanted callers to answer was: which would your mother prefer; a big hug or a bouquet of flowers from thier child? Most of the people calling in said they'd prefer a good hug from their kid over any gift or card. Of course we all buy a card & probably a gift of some sort because it just doesn't feel right not to but keep in mind, what they'll really appreciate more than those things is a big hug and an "Love you Mom!" much more than the other stuff
I found that to be true to what my mother would say if she was still alive. This will be the first Mother's Day since my mother died; almost a year ago now. Her passing was a blessing actually though. There's not much quality of life when you're half way through your 104th year and can hardly get out of bed let alone do anything. She's in a much better place now, wherever that might be.
For myself the most rewarding moments were not the hugs or i love you moments tho i do enjoy both. What has always meant most to me is seeing my children be decent human beings, to each other and other people. As well as the fact they clearly knew it was safe to express disagreement with me about news, books, movies, people.
My sons turn 50 on June 27th, my daughter will be 42 in September 10th. But they have made me proud since they were very young. They stood up to school bullies not just on their own behalf but on behalf other kids. (In one instance my 1st grade daughter took on two boys bullying a very prissy little girl who had made fun of her more than once.)
My boys both live in other states (Arizona and Hawaii) but they communicate with each other and me on FB, and FB messenger. In recent years they have had some seriously different POVs on current events, but their discussions could serve as examples of how to disagree with loved ones (or anyone) civilly.
How, who they each are as adult human beings validates me as a parent, it makes the time, thought and energy i put into parenting them (much of it modeled more on my Dad's parenting style than Mama's). And i was a single Mom most of their childhood years.