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Yesterday was Mother’s Day. I didn’t have much time to think about it–I was busy being a mother. But, I was able to enjoy two doughnuts in bed thrust at me by my eager daughter, and a couple of presents and cards (my son insisted on opening both of his himself).  I even received cards and gifts from the cats (although my daughter did admit to assisting Annie with the beaded bracelet–lack of opposable thumbs is a bitch).

I went through a bout of poor-me on the previous day (Saturday) as I drove around town alone, making my way through the crowds at Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Wal-Mart in my annual attempt at landscaping. I felt very small trying to haul big bags of Miracle-Gro infused soil onto my shopping wagon alone. And then, I don’t know if it was the vitamin D from the sun, or God giving me a swift kick, but it occured to me that I have a great opportunity to just be who I want to be, and maybe, just maybe I’ll show my kids that a mom can do some things that society doesn’t always expect out of her. I hope so.

So, here is to a new year for all moms, traditional and non-traditional. Peace to you all, and may you keep a healthy balance in the face of that inexorable challenge, motherhood.