Mother's Day ? eh...

Mother's Day just doesn't work for me. When my mom passed away 16 years ago, she took Mother's Day with her.

My mom took Mother's Day seriously. We knew we had to take her out for dinner and get her something nice. She demanded to be appreciated, and we obeyed. She loved us fiercely, I sincerely think that she would have killed for us if need be. You don't mess with that kind of woman on Mother's Day, you gave her her due.

It is not the same for me. Number one, I married into a family that will NEVER go out to eat on a holiday, so a meal out on Mother's Day is out of the question. I don't demand cards or gifts, so subsequently I don't get them. The last thing I want is for people to give me things out of guilt or obligation.

So my Mother's Day is just like any other Sunday. I sing with the choir, go grocery shopping and make dinner. Maybe my mother was right, if you don't demand appreciation, you don't get it. Lesson learned, Mom. Love ya.....