It’s Mothers’ Day on Sunday and once again I’m on the other side of the Irish Sea. So here, then, are a few things I’d like my Mum to know. And if you’re a Mum too, put your feet up, have a glass of champers (any excuse, eh?) and have a great day.
So Mum, here are a few thank yous that I owe you. I probably owe you more than a few sorrys too - for sleepless nights, teenage tantrums and other broken, borrowed or generally ruined things over the years, but hey, let’s concentrate on the positive. Firstly, thanks for all the years of being cook, nursemaid, chauffeur and teacher. Thanks for letting me bake cakes, make dodgy quiches and generally wreck your kitchen. You’re an inspiration (and I still need to call you to find out how to get a runny boiled egg!). And thanks for every lovingly prepared dinner (rice pudding..mmm!), every perfect present (and the odd dodgy Christmas jumper!), every birthday cake, every shopping trip, every shared bottle of something cold and white; for hours of listening, for every phone call, letter, postcard, email and visit, for every wonderful holiday, every day out, every game, every time you helped with homework, every kind word, every time you’ve kissed it better, every plaster, every frantic dash to A&E (both mine and my children’s!) every thoughtful deed and every prayer (even though I’m a total heathen). Then there’s the thanks that I owe you for sometimes having to tell it like it is, for every midnight lift given, every pound spent, every puppy, kitten and hamster, every time you said yes when you wanted to say no (and every time you had to say no even though you wanted to say yes).
And thanks for every snorty, belly laugh you’ve given, every tear you’ve shed, every hug, every time you’ve been on my side, and for being my biggest fan (and sternest critic!), most devoted reader and loyal supporter. Thanks for setting a good example (and a sometimes hilarious bad one), for being the coolest Grandma, and the best Mum a girl could wish for. In your own words, though none of us are perfect, we do what we can. I love you, Ma. Have a great Mothers’ Day x x x
February 29th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Pretty cool Auntie as well xx
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Also, Thanks Englishmum for reminding us about Mother’s Day - it nearly caught us out being so damn early. It’s not until May here, so I nearly forget every year. Still a large bunch of flowers is winging its way to England as we speak…..
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Bugs: Just as well you’re there to bail him out eh?! What will you guys do with yourselves once he’s evacuated your basement?! Blog looking good by the way x
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