Dear family,
Mother’s Day is only 20 days away. I know you’re counting down to it. While I’m sure you’ve already made some big plans, just thought I’d give a little direction because that’s what mom’s do; we give directions.
Flowers and fresh strawberries and gift certificates—they are all great. Really. But, honestly, it won’t take much to make me happy this year.
I want a coffee, fixed just the way I like it. I want it the perfect shade of creamy coffee color with just a sprinkling of Splenda. I want it so hot that I can cup one of my favorite Disney World mugs in my hands and feel the warmth while I sit for a while and sip.
(the adorable card from Jane at HappyDappyBits who is likely an amazing mom herself)
While I’m sitting and sipping in my pjs with my perfect cup of coffee, here’s what I don’t want. I don’t want you to tell me I’m the best mom ever. The world is a really big place. And, since the beginning of time, there have been a lot of moms—surely more than a gazillion. And, I’m fairly certain that this mom sitting seeking peace over a cup of coffee is not the best one ever. I can think of a few right off the bat who were pretty amazing—Laura Ingalls’ mom, okay so I can’t remember her name but, she was amazing. Maybe the fact that I can’t remember her name right away adds to her amazing-ness. Martin Luther’s wife Katie, she raised 6 biological children, 4 adopted children, and was known to still teach the masses who her theologian husband brought into her home. Yeah, she was pretty awesome and the supermom incarnate in the 1500s. Naomi from the book of Ruth, not only a great mom but an amazing mother in law. I mean, seriously.
I’m not the best mom ever—thank you, Pinterest, for that reminder daily. But, I want to be a good mom. Can you tell me that this Mother’s Day? Tell me I’m a good mom and one specific reason you think I’m a good mom. If you all can do that, I’ll have 5 good reminders to cling to when Pinterest says nanny-nanny-boo-boo to me, and I find myself wilting a little. Just each one of you tell me one thing I’m doing right as your mom, one specific thing. That’s what I want.
And, my coffee; don’t forget my perfect cup of coffee.
That’s all.
Mom
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That’s great, Kelly. I love the way you write. I love waht you want for mother’s day and I lvoe your references to pinterest. LOL. I hvae two adopted daughters from Ghana and 3 biological grown kids and 12 grandkids. Life is oh so good. I keep inverting letters because I am typing so quickly but I am leaving them that way. LOL. For mother’s day – what do I want? Hmmmm. I think I would like to not have to cook or do dishes. LOL. And a nice note about a fun mom memory would be cool too. Glad I found you thru faithful bloggers. blessings, Amy
But Kelly, I’m sure to your children you ARE the best mom ever!