Happy Mothers Day!

For my Mom

In the small moments of my day I remember how you played with me.
I remember your smile and enthusiasm for life
How a simple couch could transform into a magical fortress…all you had to do was crawl behind it and once on the other side everything was brighter.
The world outside was full of wonder. Diddle dawdling was encouraged and curiosity praised.
The kitchen wasn’t just your domain but a shared place of invention.
That is how it has always been. You gave me the ingredients and let me go…to create my own way.
Now as I play with my children I remember your example. I remember how blessed I am to have you as my Mom, and I want my children to feel the same way.
So in those small moments I ignore the dishes and the “to do list” and I play.
The couch becomes a giant ship surrounded by alligators, and pillows the islands.
We make cookies with a few eggshells and sugar spilled on the floor.
We stop to examine every bug, stick, and rock along our path.
And I remember I am doing the most important job in the world.
Thanks for showing me how to be a good Mom and for being the best Mom for me. Your touch is far reaching.