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kelby
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Mothers Day Sunday
« on: May 6^th, 2004, 11:21am »

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Happy day to all the moms out there!

We all have moms, what are you planning to do to honour yours?Moms what would your wish be?

Whatever you do, make the day special!

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Re: Mothers Day Sunday
« Reply #1 on: May 6^th, 2004, 11:41am »

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unfortunately, my mother has to work. We plan on going in to see her NEXT weekend. We are currently growing some petunias in a couple of hanging baskets that we plan to give her... Hopefully, they will be in bloom by next weekend....

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Re: Mothers Day Sunday
« Reply #2 on: May 6^th, 2004, 11:57am »

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Shamon, thats a very nice idea.

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Re: Mothers Day Sunday
« Reply #3 on: May 6^th, 2004, 12:40pm »

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My mom's coming in this Sunday. We're meeting up at church then coming back home for my feeble attempt at a Chinese lunch: chicken teriyaki, oriental salad, rice, stir-fired veggies, etc. I got my mom a big hydrangea plant. It is lovely and it is to remind her of the hydrangea plants that her mother grew at home when she was growing up.

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Re: Mothers Day Sunday
« Reply #4 on: May 6^th, 2004, 2:06pm »

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Ohh... my mom is currently away from us... she is now teaching in a school in Gardena, California and stays with her sister in LA... so we won't be able to celebrate it with her except through phone when she regularly calls...

anyways... so advance Happy Mother's Day to all mothers around here..... :hug:

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Re: Mothers Day Sunday
« Reply #5 on: May 6^th, 2004, 4:42pm »

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My mom EXPECTS me to be with her on Sunday. My husband's mom EXPECTS him to be with her on Sunday.

Its the same every year. They are driving us crazy.

We thought we would solve the problem this year and we made reservation at a nice restaurant half way from both of our parents. Undecided

Not the good restaurant. Not the good time. ugh.

I dream of the day that I will be filthy rich and that I will just hop in my private plane every special day and holiday and vanish.

Seriously, one thing is for sure. I will try to never pressure my daughter to be with me, to buy me gifts, flowers, cards, etc., the way my mother does to me.
Its a killer.

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Re: Mothers Day Sunday
« Reply #6 on: May 6^th, 2004, 6:49pm »

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A good vow, SIB. Love your children for who they are, not what they can do for you. :hug:

My mom lives far away, so I will be talking to her on the phone. I also sent off packages to my mom, my step-mom, my mother-in-law, and my husband's grandmother. Fortunately my son's school recently printed and sent back the school pictures we had taken a couple months ago, so those are timely to send out as gifts to the granparents of our kids. They always seem to love getting that package, so it's a win-win. We'll also do the round of phone calls on Sunday with the kids to have them talk to all the grandmas.

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Re: Mothers Day Sunday
« Reply #7 on: May 6^th, 2004, 6:56pm »

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She, can you spend half a day with each Mother? Or are you meeting halfway with everyone?

We're down to one parent between us now, my Mother. We'll get her form the nursing facility and take her to luch and spend the rest of the day with her doing whatever. Who knows where my two children will be Roll Eyes

My Daughter's Mother-In-Law always wants each holiday. I try to be versatile, so I usually take what I can get! Roll Eyes

She is an only child also, but I'm the Mother who gives in about holidays! Lips Sealed

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Re: Mothers Day Sunday
« Reply #8 on: May 7^th, 2004, 6:23am »

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My husband and I have decided we will take our mothers to the Portland Museum of Art. Neither have ever been there, my mother studied art in college. Last year for my Mother's day gift my son gave me a family membership to the museum (my favorite gift!) and I have been going there about once a month. It costs quite a bit to visit so otherwise I'd never go in without the free year's pass. My membership runs out the end of the month so we thought our mothers might like to see the place. Husband bought a door mat that looks like it is made of rocks for his mother, the rock collector, and we also got her a book on the history of teddy bears, she collects those too and a small bear and 2 bottles of body spray. My mother has no room for anything at all in her small room but really needed summer slacks as she has put on 20 lbs since she moved there last July! So I bought her 6 pairs of slacks at Salvation Army and will replace the battery in her watch for her. Not much you can do for moms who are over 85 yrs old.
My younger son called last night to see what our plans are for the weekend. I plan to ask him to help me till my garden, move the snowblower to the shed and bring out the lawnmower and fill my windowboxes with potting soil. I have some furniture he can help me move too. I'll see if he can connect my laptop to the new DSL modem so both computers can be online. I don't want my kids to buy me anything but instead to do things to help me and just spend time with me. Yup, I'm getting old and now I know why old people always say "don't get me a gift, I'd rather just have you come visit!" My older son will remember it is Mother's day at 7pm Sunday and will call. My husband says "you are not MY mother" so never gives me a thing.

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« Reply #9 on: May 7^th, 2004, 10:26am »

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My husband usually comes through with something, even if it's just a card. He also said to me one time that I'm not his Mother. I told him I may not be, but I married you and did everything for your children that a Mother would do! He was only teasing with me but he saw I wasn't! Roll Eyes

Last night he did ask when is Mother's Day? For he saw the two housedusters I'd bought for my Mom. I"m not concerned, he'll do whatever he will and I'll be happy with it!
Out to lunch Grin

I send my daughter and our daughters-in-law cards and get them a small gift. After all, they are the Mothers to our grandchildren! Kiss

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Re: Mothers Day Sunday
« Reply #10 on: May 7^th, 2004, 10:41am »

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For those who are lucky to still be blessed with your Mom this is beautiful. For those who aren't, this is even more beautiful.

The young mother set her foot on the path of life. "Is this the long way?" she asked. And the guide said "Yes, and the way is hard. And you will be old before you reach the end of it. But the end will be better than the beginning."

But the young mother was happy, and she would not believe that anything could be better than these years. So she played with her children, she fed them and bathed them, and taught them how to tie their shoes and ride a bike and reminded them to feed the dog, and do their homework and brush their teeth.

The sun shone on them, and the young Mother cried, "Nothing will ever be lovelier than this."

Then the nights came, and the storms, and the path was sometimes dark, and the children shook with fear and cold, and the mother drew them close and covered them with her arms, and the children said, "Mother, we are not afraid, for you are near, and no harm can come."

And the morning came, and there was a hill ahead, and the children climbed and grew weary, and the mother was weary. But at all times she said to the children, a little patience and we are there."

So the children climbed, and as they climbed they learned to weather the storms. And with this, she gave them strength to face the world.

Year after year, she showed them compassion, understanding, hope, but most of all.... unconditional love.

And when they reached the top they said, "Mother, we would not have done it without you."

The days went on, and the weeks and the months and the years, and the mother grew old and she became little and bent. But her children were tall and strong, and walked with courage.

And the mother, when she lay down at night, looked up at the stars and said, "This is a better day than the last, for my children have learned so much and are now passing these traits on to their children."

And when the way became rough for her, they lifted her, and gave her their strength, just as she had given them hers.

One day they came to a hill, and beyond the hill, they could see a shining road and golden gates flung wide.

And mother said: "I have reached the end of my journey. And now I know the end is better than the beginning, for my children can walk with dignity and pride, with their heads held high, and so can their children after them."

And the children said, " You will always walk with us, Mother, even when you have gone through the gates." And they stood and watched her as she went on alone, and the gates closed after her.

And they said: "We cannot see her, but she is with us still. A Mother like ours is more than a memory. She is a living presence."

Your Mother is always with you. She's the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street, she's the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick and perfume that she wore, she's the cool hand on your brow when you're not feeling well, she's your breath in the air on a cold winter's day.

She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep, the colors of a rainbow, she is Christmas morning.

Your Mother lives inside your laughter. And she's crystallized in every tear drop. A mother shows every emotion..........happiness, sadness, fear, jealousy, love, hate, anger, helplessness, excitement, joy, sorrow..... and all the while, hoping and praying you will only know the good feelings in life.

She's the place you came from, your first home, and she's the map you follow with every step you take. She's your first love, your first friend, even your first enemy, but nothing on earth can separate you.
Not time, not space...............not even death!

Pass this on to all the mothers and daughters and Sons you know.
May we never take our Mothers for granted.

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Re: Mothers Day Sunday
« Reply #11 on: May 7^th, 2004, 5:47pm »

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Very interesting hearing everyone's Mother's Day stories. Grin

Here is mine.

I will not get a card or a gift from Tabby unless it is a lizard or a chipmunk.

Every year I am due at my 85 year old Granny's in the country. I sometimes go with my mom and aunts to attend church with with her at her tiny Baptist church. But the tradition at the church NEVER changes. The preacher calls all the moms up to the front so that they can be pinned with tiny roses or something like that that someone picked off a bush. By the end, I along with all the men and children are the ones without a flower. Then the preacher delivers the most God-awful boring serman during which I need toothpicks to keep my eyes open. And every year they sing the same ole songs. Sigh. I have most recently been able to beg off. My mom understands. My saving grace is my sister. She will ride with me to Granny's and just meet everyone after church. Thank you thank you.

This year, is a bit different. Not in the way we do things at Granny's but the new tradition since I have been home of having dinner with the parents on Sunday night. It is said and done now that I am just down the road. And so is sis. It is not an option, we have a standing dinner with the parents on Sunday nights. And guess what THIS Sunday night happens to be? Yes, you guessed it. SURVIVOR FINALE. I am now in a huge dilemma and finally came to terms with it today. I will just have to tape the finale and watch it an hour later. Oh no! It will still be taping when I get home. Here is my question to all of my friends:

Do I fess up, as they know Survivor is THE most important thing in my life. I would even BE at the live finale if it weren't for my trip to Toronto in July. I could have had a ticket and been in the audience. Do you all think I should suggest dinner on Saturday night instead? Decisions decisions.

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« Reply #12 on: May 8^th, 2004, 9:00am »

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Id tape the show , keep the dinner plans with mom and dad..if you really dont want to watch it a little later maybe try moving dinner up an hour or so.

Good luck!

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« Reply #13 on: May 8^th, 2004, 10:11am »

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That was exactly what I was going to tell you, just what Kelby said!
OK, I know the church service is boring for I can just picture it Roll Eyes

....but your Grandmother is 85 and she might not live much longer, so I would say go and spend that hour with her anyway. It will definitely mean more to her than you can possibly ever know.

I also was going to add, maybe your folks would watch it also, but I would still tape it.
Your parents and Grandma will be gone someday, but you'll always have the tape of Survivor!

Whatever you do, have a wonderful weekend! Kiss

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Re: Mothers Day Sunday
« Reply #14 on: May 8^th, 2004, 1:25pm »

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What Luci and Kelby said. Grin

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