It happens every so often. Mothers Day falls on the same day as Kiel's birthday. While generally I have no expectations from my boys for a Mother's Day remembrance (I hate to put that kind of unnecessary pressure on anyone - they have their hands full trying to look after their families), I do want to celebrate Kiel's birthday.
At first, he had other plans, but at the last minute they fell through, and I was delighted to have him come by. What he would have really liked for dinner was not possible (a home made lasagna dinner in this heat? on a moment's notice?), we had plenty of time to do something special. My biggest find was a Wegmans' strawberry rhubarb pie which he wanted instead of a cake! Yahoo, we were able to find one.
What better way to celebrate Mother's Day than to spend it celebrating the birth of someone who is your child! This boy is special in that he has a heart as big as outdoors. He is a people person (got that from his father) and notices what is going on with other people, then does something to address it. I always know if I am feeling blue I can count on a comforting conversation with him. We do things very differently, and I have to admit, I need to bite my tongue and give him his head and his freedom to be who he is. And of course, what he does turns out fine - and right for him.
I find it interesting that my relationship with each of my boys is just what it needs to be between me and that son. Each is unique. Each is a gifted and capable young man. Each has a caring heart. Each brings challenges and tough places. I love each of them not the same, but in ways that bless me equally and are helpful to them. I hope they all know how much they are loved and prayed for and appreciated, rough places and all. I do try to tell them on a regular basis and in various ways. I give to each of them in different ways as I am able and as I see what is needed. But I pray for all of them deeply and with equal desire for their best blessings. Maybe Mother's Day should be about Mom's being allowed to check in with their kids! Not a bad idea.
At first, he had other plans, but at the last minute they fell through, and I was delighted to have him come by. What he would have really liked for dinner was not possible (a home made lasagna dinner in this heat? on a moment's notice?), we had plenty of time to do something special. My biggest find was a Wegmans' strawberry rhubarb pie which he wanted instead of a cake! Yahoo, we were able to find one.
What better way to celebrate Mother's Day than to spend it celebrating the birth of someone who is your child! This boy is special in that he has a heart as big as outdoors. He is a people person (got that from his father) and notices what is going on with other people, then does something to address it. I always know if I am feeling blue I can count on a comforting conversation with him. We do things very differently, and I have to admit, I need to bite my tongue and give him his head and his freedom to be who he is. And of course, what he does turns out fine - and right for him.
I find it interesting that my relationship with each of my boys is just what it needs to be between me and that son. Each is unique. Each is a gifted and capable young man. Each has a caring heart. Each brings challenges and tough places. I love each of them not the same, but in ways that bless me equally and are helpful to them. I hope they all know how much they are loved and prayed for and appreciated, rough places and all. I do try to tell them on a regular basis and in various ways. I give to each of them in different ways as I am able and as I see what is needed. But I pray for all of them deeply and with equal desire for their best blessings. Maybe Mother's Day should be about Mom's being allowed to check in with their kids! Not a bad idea.
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