Happy Mother's Day
There are two important events for me this weekend. Saturday is my birthday, and Sunday is Mother’s Day.
I love having my birthday the same week as Mother’s Day. Since I’m the eldest of my parents’ children, I was the baby that first made my Mom a mother. Sorry to all those second, third, and fourth children (and beyond) but us eldest children are special. My Mom got to celebrate her first Mother’s Day just days after I was born. Having my birthday so close to Mother’s Day makes the event a bit more special- and a nice opportunity to celebrate togther.
Since we live in different states, Mother’s Day/Birthday weekend is an even better excuse to get in some quality Mother-Daughter time. This year, we’re going to Georgetown, South Carolina for a weekend of historic homes, gardens and maybe a bit of shopping. I’m excited. My Mom hasn’t been to visit me in South Carolina since March 2009 (we’ve seen each other for numerous family events over the past year, but it usually is me going home), and I’m excited to show her around while feeling a bit more knowledgeable about my new home state.
I feel so lucky to be my mother’s daughter. I feel like I’ve grown up with this amazing image of what women should be like: graceful, elegant, fun, silly, adventurous, caring, bossy, compassionate … My Mom embodies all these qualities and more. She taught her 3 daughters (and 1 son) to shoot for their dreams, and to never let the fear of failure deter us from striving for something better.
My Mom and her Daughters (May 2009)
My parents have raised 4 very different children. When most people hear about my siblings and what we each do for a living, it seems like we’re all kind of a hodge-podge of cool ideas and interesting concepts. But we are the children of great parents, who valued our differences and encouraged each of us to find our own paths.
My Mom continues to inspire me, and I hope that I will continue to evolve the way she has: always with an open mind, compassion for others, and a spirit of adventure leading me towards my goals.
Happy Mother’s Day to all!
Beautifully stated, Emma!