Kindness (and Acknowledgment) on Mothers' Day

"The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness.  When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe.  You relinquish that position to your children."
~ Jessica Lange

It is nice to be feted on Mothers' Day!  I enjoyed waking up to not only kisses, hugs and presents, but also texts from some of my favorite people.  I also enjoyed spending time with my family and with my mother, whom I am blessed to still have.  One of my favorite felicitations came from a neighbor who stopped on his way to walk his dog to wish me a Happy Mothers' Day.  "You really deserve it," he said.  "I see how you run around."  I truly appreciated his very unexpected acknowledgment.

Happy Mother's Day to all moms!  We each do the best we can, sometimes more than we think we can.  And I know that I could not do a fraction of what I do without all my friends -- moms and non-moms.  A very big and heartfelt thank you!