Day 2769 - What Mothers Day Means to Me
Celebration family Mummy timeWhat does Mothers Day mean to you?
I love days like Mothers Day and I tend to celebrate them with gusto. I also like to share our celebrations on my social media so as to include my extended family and friends who are scattered around Australia and the globe. I'm one of those annoying people who fills your Mothers Day feed with happiness, smiley faces, hearts and flowers.
I get that it can become over commercialised and feel artificial for some.
It can also feel sad and seeing the social media buzz might cause some emotion.
But having special days like Mothers Day slotted into the annual calendar allows me to stop and focus. For me these days are like high viz flags along the road that shout "stop and be grateful" or "stop and reflect" or "stop and smell the roses".
For me Mothers Day is:
Yesterday we had a big brunch that included my hubby, kids. parents, in-laws, cousins, nephews, nieces and it also included my 96 year old grandmother, There were photos, gifts and cake.
I know there will come a time that this day may feel bittersweet. But for now Mothers Day is a day I look forward to.
What does Mothers Day mean to you?
I love days like Mothers Day and I tend to celebrate them with gusto. I also like to share our celebrations on my social media so as to include my extended family and friends who are scattered around Australia and the globe. I'm one of those annoying people who fills your Mothers Day feed with happiness, smiley faces, hearts and flowers.
I get that it can become over commercialised and feel artificial for some.
It can also feel sad and seeing the social media buzz might cause some emotion.
But having special days like Mothers Day slotted into the annual calendar allows me to stop and focus. For me these days are like high viz flags along the road that shout "stop and be grateful" or "stop and reflect" or "stop and smell the roses".
For me Mothers Day is:
- An opportunity for me to gather extended family together in one place for a meal.
- The chance to update my photo album with family photos of our growing children and ever expanding extended family.
- A way in which to connect with all the mother figures in my life.
- A day of gratitude.
- A day of memories.
- A day of rest and relaxation as my family ensure my every need is met.
- A reminder that I'm lucky to have my mother, my maternal grandmother and my kids in my life.
- A chance to contact friends and family who have lost their mums (or their bubs) and tell them I'm thinking of them.
- The chance for a good meal, lots of laughs and new slippers.
Yesterday we had a big brunch that included my hubby, kids. parents, in-laws, cousins, nephews, nieces and it also included my 96 year old grandmother, There were photos, gifts and cake.
I know there will come a time that this day may feel bittersweet. But for now Mothers Day is a day I look forward to.
What does Mothers Day mean to you?
