Gifts

I still haven't gotten an appropriate thank you gift for the wonderful woman who took Drew while I was in Illinois. Its not that I haven't wanted to, its just that I want to get her something special, something she will really use and like. And I have to confess, I don't know her well enough to predict her tastes, her collecting predilections, her favorite colors.

So I procrastinate. I ask Drew what he thinks she will like. I ask her son what she likes. No one seems to know. How typical! This woman pours her life out on her family, taking care of her children, working to help support the family, being chauffer, cook, and bottlewasher.

But no one really knows her. No one has taken the time to notice what makes her happy, what brings joy to dark days for her, what makes her smile. I could, in fact, be talking about any number of women. Oh, I know women are maligned for all sorts of quirks and issues. But really, women knock themselves out to do for others, and don't ask for much in return.

At least, women of my generation. I know a few women from younger generations who behave a bit differently. And maybe they aren't so wrong to expect things a certain way. Well, it doesn't help my problem. I shall just get her something and see what happens. I am sure something not quite right is better than nothing!

So I am off to visit that little gift shop on the corner. I am sure they will have something to touch the heart of an overworked, caring Mom.