Mama's Day

Last year I had a really hard time with Mother's Day. For some reason this day, which I had never really celebrated to a degree before, suddenly became very heavy on my heart. Maybe it was the realization that I had such a crappy, nonchalant attitude while my mom was still alive. But now that she was gone, I was missing out. Stupid reasoning but kind of goes along with the whole "you don't miss something till it's gone." Anyway, the weeks leading up to Mother's Day 2009 were getting me anxious and I really didn't want to have a repeat of last year. Especially since my dad's new wife has been here a little over a year now. She's really great. SO nice and gracious, loves animals and REALLY loves my dad. She had only been in town a few weeks before Mother's Day 08 so I really didn't have the connection that I do now. So for the first time, sadly ever I think, I'm ready for Mother's Day. I have her pressies all ready do go. Well, I need a box, but then I'm done. Well, I need to fill out the card but then I'll REALLY be done. It's weird that I'm prepared for a holiday. I'm usually wrapping stuff 10 min before I leave the house. But Mother's Day is also a day I reflect on the fact that I'm NOT a Mom in the traditional way. I have Willie & George and that puts me in the Pet Parent category. But I'd like to think that being a Mom ultimately means sacrificing needs and wants and giving of yourself to someone else. Whether that's your kid, your aging parent or a co-worker. So to all the woman out there, who sacrifice, love unconditionally and clean, have a WONDERFUL Mother's Day!!!