“Ma… Mommy… Mum… Mother… Madre…,” my son rattles off—just in case I forgot my lot in life. “Yes, Master Mason, what can I have the pleasure of doing for you today?” I mom castically respond. “Do you know where my keys are?” he asks. I state the obvious, “Did you look?” “Ya, but you can find anything,” he states. “Can you just help me?” After asking him where he last saw them and backtracking his steps, his keys were found within minutes in his discarded jeans from the night before. “See mom, you can find anything!” he smiles as he grabs his keys and saunters away. I stand there for a moment with hands on my hips—like us moms like to do—in silent recognition that I was duped again by the child I chose to give life to. In celebration of Mother’s Day, I’d like to dedicate this article to all the moms out there “who can find anything!” When we think of moms, we think of nurturer, supporter, caretaker, housecleaner, cook, nurse, and referee—among many other job
That was great, thank you! I can relate with you and your message has encouraged me to encourage others during these hard times.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment. We all have to lift each other up. I certainly need it.
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