Happy Mothers’ Day to the wonderful moms in my life!
Thank you to..
My own mom, for saying exactly the right thing at exactly the right time for the last 30 years, even if it is occasionally preceded by “I told you…” Her energy, support and encouragement—especially since I became a mother myself—are invaluable. If my daughters grow to value my opinion and respect half as much as Katie and I value hers, I’ll be very fortunate.
My mother-in-law, the best I could have asked for, for her love, humor and advice
My grandma, who—tireless in her efforts to care for us—constantly reminds me, either by words or by actions, there’s nothing more important than family.
My sister-in-law Debbie, for providing two of the most adorable nephews in the world.
My step-mother Rose, not only for keeping Dad in check, but also for welcoming us into her family.
My friends Melissa, Lori and Alisa, who have endured—and even answered—countless questions over the past four years, for helping shape me into the mom I am today.
My friends Lanis and Dawn, for laughing at stories about my kids, and for letting me share them in the first place.
Enjoy your day!
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Posted by Rebecca's Mom on May 11, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Thanks for the nice comment. I can remember only one time when I questioned motherhood . . .
It began as a nice, quiet, sleep-late Saturday morning at the lake, when we were awakened by your phone call. The conversation started with “Whatever you say, tell me I did the right thing . . .” (insert dramatic pause here) and involved a missed flight, hysterical sobbing and a rental car (‘anything but red’); then ten minutes later calling your sister and finding out she overslept, almost missing the Teach for America test that landed her in Philly (???) . . . Love you both!
Thanks for being the best daughters, son-in-law, and granddaughters a mother could ask for!
And thanks and love to your Gramma for being the best Mom a daughter could ask for!
Posted by Gramma Great on May 11, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Why are the words blurry???? Much love back to both of you!!
P.S. You are both forgiven for all the remarks about “Boston or Lincoln time.” (Next Boston trip, I REFUSE to be the only one wearing a watch!!!)
Posted by karyl on May 12, 2008 at 8:05 am
Rebecca,
Thanks so much for the visit this weekend! And, thanks for being such a wonderful daughter-in-law! I am one lucky Mom/Grandma!!!
Posted by Lori on May 12, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Ah and to you Rebecca…thank you for being a wonderful mother and friend. I miss you!