As a teen I remember thinking Mother’s Day was made up by Hallmark. Another day for my mother to be greedy and collect gifts. She received gifts for all the traditional holidays like my sister and I; Christmas, Easter, and her birthday, but she was being selfish by ‘asking’ for another gift.
Well, now that *I* am a mom, I no longer feel that way. I am excited about Mother’s Day. It will be my 4th. Since I am a mom I can also appreciate what my mother (and mother-in-law) have done for their children over the years. It didn’t stop when we were potty trained, started school or even moved out. The worry and concern has been there forever and will continue forever.
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