Mother's Day Mush

We are about to celebrate another Hallmark occasion, Mother's Day! I really believe that every day should be Mother's Day. If I dwell on this, I think that not only mothers should be appreciated…everyone should be appreciated every single day of life. If everyone showed appreciation towards each other all the time, would we need an official special occasion to thank people?

I admit, I have thought about buying my daughter a gift certificate for a spa treatment this Mother's Day. I think she is the most amazing mother. And with her working full time, juggling her work life and personal life and creating the most amazing little girl, I want to treat her to a day of pampering. Do I need Mother's Day to do this? I think not.

People should express or show their affection and admiration whenever they want, without a card company reminding them. I have noticed lately that people are feeling the pressures of the economy, job security, daily stresses and life's obstacles more than ever before. Adding to this stress, another Mother's Day commercial appears on the TV screen reminding us to go shopping. Then, you make the decision to venture out to your local store, and everyone is standing in the card aisle saying, “all the good cards are gone” and you can't find an envelope to match the remaining cards on the shelf. You tell yourself, “Next year I won't wait until last minute.” Then you realize you still have to go and buy the gift that you had not thought about because you waited until last minute and now feel stressed out at the thought of buying something because it's Mothers Day…and when you finally brainstorm what might be a good gift, you get to the store and it's sold out!

I am going to change things around for myself and just celebrate Mother's Day when I want to. My mother will be turning 83 next month. I want to make every day count. Hanging up the phone and telling her I love her and listening to her tell me about her day might not be enough anymore. I think I am going let her know how much I appreciate her and love hearing her voice. A simple phone call can mean so much when it is genuine and heartfelt.

To all you mothers out there, children, sisters, aunts and friends: Live today and love always. Do something special if you want when you want. And if you don't get a card or a gift for Mother's Day, ask your self why you need it anyway.

There is no greater feeling than feeling the love, acceptance and admiration from your mom, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, friend and partner.

My question is this, how do you show your love each day to your mom and the people you love most?

And while I may still get my daughter that spa gift certificate, I hereby give her a coupon for one free weekend of babysitting for Molly at Grandma's

(to be used anytime you need a break!)

Xoxo Love, Mom