Moms. They seem
to do all the little things, don’t they? I know I’m painting with a broad brush
when I say this and I know that this certainly doesn’t apply to everyone BUT in
my experience, Moms fill all the places where Dads just don’t
give a $%)#.
My Dad cared
about a lot of things and handled a ton of stuff for us growing up (and continues to do so now!)
but there’s a whollllleeee array of little touches that wouldn’t even have crossed his
mind (and most men’s mind
from what I’ve seen) to do for us. And thankfully, Moms are there to
fill in the gap.
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^My Mom and Me. |
Moms care about
surprising you when you open your lunchbox at school on Valentine’s Day with
heart-shaped sandwiches and pink/red confetti. Moms care about buying functional
and cute stuff when they send you off to your first dorm room. Moms care about
making elaborate crowns for you to wear on your golden birthday. They care
about decorating every inch of the house for the holidays. They care about
posed pictures on the first day of school. They care about a DIY pantry of healthy
snacks in the car for the various after school activities they race you around
to. Moms are just awesome. And a day dedicated to all their lovingness is just
about fine with me.
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^Honorable Mention on this day: My great Stepmom!!! |
I started out said
day of celebration with my Mom, pup & husband at Forest Park that
stands behind downtown Portland. A literal ‘rural’ forest majestically
stationed right on the edge of the city. And it’s gorgeous. And steps away from
my front door.
^All of the above: Jay, my Mom, Chandler & Me off in the woods for a Mother's Day hike.
Followed by venturing over to my Sister’s house on her first Mother's Day for a BBQ where I got to look at this
little face…
And watch the
Bro-In-Laws BBQ…
And hold this
sweet face…
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^Above: I usually dress up on Mother's Day but this year a hike followed-by BBQ at home = low key. But really, that baby tho... |
And fall in love as I watch him study the world from his little vantage point ...
Because man, oh man, is that the best thing ever.
And finally we ate this
strawberry shortcake. My sister is a huge baker and loves making food from
scratch as well as proper hostessing duties. Everything was made from scratch here minus the pound cake because she was too busy with my nephew's feeding schedule to fit it in. Which prompted me to immediately make a point to tell her I felt she was losing her touch handing out desserts which have store-bought aspects. She responded by rolling her eyes as she balanced her
newborn on her hip and complained about no sleep this entire week. What are siblings for after all!
^It was incredibly delicious for the record. We both just like to joke around.
And with that it was back home to finish up some work and nestle into bed with my own little 'son' and thank my stars I have him to snuggle. And thankful for all the Moms in my life who make the world a better place, one store-bought pastry at a time. Because I'm assuming that means the kid is fed. And on his way to a better life.
12 comments:
It looks like a perfect Mother's Day to me!
I adore that last picture of you and your mom in the bottom right corner.
Sounds and looks like a wonderful day was had indeed. He sure seems to be studying everything as he stares into the camera
HAHA...that is totally something I would say to my sisters as well! ;-)
It sounds like you have amazing women in your life and I hope they all enjoyed their special day. And that Baby!!! I could just about eat him up! He is adorable!!!
Awww, sounds like you had a wonderful mother's day :) Your nephew is so cute!
Mili
I love this post. It looks like such a great day! Wow! Those photos from Forest Park look like a mythical fantasy world.
@Steph- thanks, Steph!
@Pat- I just can't get enough of all the 'studying' :)
@Linds- ha, I love being a sibling. And thanks!!!! :)
@Mili- thanks, Mili!
@Lauren- thanks, Lauren! It's really pretty up there :)
@Lauren- thanks, Lauren! It's really pretty up there :)
@Lauren- thanks, Lauren! It's really pretty up there :)
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