Happy Mother's Day---right?

I admit to being jealous when my mil called. She was at her other son’s house and all 3 of their kids came home for the weekend. Mine live far and wide and we don’t get together often.

But then I remember that I wanted my kids to do what they want and not keep them close. The fact that bil’s kids are having trouble flying the nest and being self supporting. Mine are off our payroll and doing great. That’s what we hope for, right?

Social media. One weekend my D posted a bunch of pictures of her doing this and that. She was having so much fun! She called on Monday. She had a terrible weekend, even cried about the miserable awful weekend she had. I can’t even tell what was going on with my own D, and I know her pretty well.:wink: That’s how false and misleading social media can be.

The importance in our family is placed on remembering and recognizing the day, not with the specifics of gifts, etc. I have always sent a card and a small gift to my mother and have always called to wish her a Happy Mother’s Day. I also do a card and gift(s) for Mrs. Wolverine, and she gets to choose a dinner at home and a dinner out to celebrate.

It may be a Hallmark holiday to some, but I enjoy recognizing the Moms in my life. Full disclosure…I’ve also never missed a Sweetest Day since Mrs. Wolverine and I started dating in '83. :x You can’t get more Hallmark-ish than that…but I like to make her feel special whenever I can. >:D<