Today I'm linking up with Andrea at Momfessionals to talk about Moms.
Looking back I feel like I had a near perfect childhood.
My mom stayed home with my sister, brother and me. We always felt loved and protected.
She made each of us feel individually special.
Looking through old pictures I am always struck by how beautiful and elegant my mom is in them. She would take us to get pictures made at Olan Mills and oftentimes would have pictures made of her and the three of us to give my Dad for his office.
She has 100 times more patience than I do. She taught me to sew and during Elementary school I (we) sewed a couple dresses. I felt incredibly proud of myself.
She celebrated and decorated for every holiday, which made the everyday seem special. I remember her putting out our flag on President's Day, Labor Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, and MLK Day.
She always encouraged us to be ourselves. When my sister wanted to wear a Bunny costume to school for Easter even though no one else would be dressed up? Why not?
She did her best to protect us from bad influences and was able to keep us innocent far longer than we otherwise would have been.
She is a Science/Psychology teacher at heart and loved to explain things to us at the youngest ages.
She attempted to teach my brother and I about mitosis and meiosis before we could ever understand....not that I understand today. ;) We heard a lot about birth order personality traits and I still find myself referring back to that theory when I deal with people.
She was the President of the PTA while we were in Elementary school and volunteered on numerous boards to generously give to the community.
She remembers when the first black child was placed in her class and the
Civil Rights Movement of her childhood.
She is really talented at decorating, throwing a party, keeping plants alive.
I really think she can do anything, actually.
Last year, she wiped up this gift basket and I asked her where
she saw that idea and she said she just did it herself.
Ah, the mindset before Pinterest.
When I was in college she went back to college to get her Masters Degree and become a Counselor. She currently works with Elementary and Middle school kids and
I really think it is her calling. She is able to love little ones so well.
She loves being a grandmother and is so good to all four of her grandbabies.
Her and Dad practically beg to take the boys for weekends.
She has her home set up so comfortable for her family and I love being there. She prepares meals, makes sure we have a drink if we want one and will practically wait on us.
A few years ago they purchased a new home that was larger for our growing families to be able to visit and she made sure she has a swimming pool and swing set for her grandbabies.
Even though I've never lived there - it was immediately home.
Also, recently they purchased a condo in the mountains so that we can have more family memories. They are beyond generous with it and are happy to have anyone use it when we are not there.
She still teaches me to this day. When I vent about someone/something she is excellent at putting everything in perspective and having me understand how different people are and how wonderful that is.
She's the best Mom and I'm forever thankful that I have her as my very own.
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