Mother’s Day, a day like every other

13th May 2007

Mother’s Day, a day like every other

Unlike Passover, for me this year, Mother’s Day really was like every other day. I’m so busy recently, it seems like I don’t have time for things to be “different” just for the sake of a Hallmark holiday. No matter that I love to celebrate the fact that I gave birth to a large baby or choose my own gifts. Today was jam-packed with little time to bask in the glow of, well, me. A round-up of my Mother’s Day activities:

Made sure my kid got over the stomach flu. He’s feeling much better now, thanks.
Washed the kid’s clothes that got messed up by the stomach flu.
Got the diaper bag I wanted from my hubby. Yes! I love it.
Had prerequisite Mother’s Day brunch at fancy hotel with extended family and brother’s girlfriend’s family. It was like Meet the Parents but we were a little more dressed up. At least my mom had a good time.
Attended my brother’s law school graduation ceremony. Oh, I didn’t mention that Northwestern decided to have a graduation ceremony on Mother’s Day? Ah, yes. But I got a corsage. Sweet.

Just like prom day. Like my bag?

Took the kid out to dinner now that he’s feeling better. Watching a 13-month old try to eat rice with his hands is funny. Trust me, I tried the spoon.
Put away the kid’s clothes that got messed up by the stomach flu.
Sat on the couch to watch Red Wings hockey. Go Wings!
Plan on going to bed early. I’ll watch “The Sopranos” on Wednesday night repeat night.

See, overall it was a pretty normal day with a fancy brunch, a new diaper bag and a graduation ceremony thrown in (ok, it wasn’t that normal). But as I type this post now, I realize it doesn’t really matter if today really wasn’t all that different from all other days. I’m a mom now, what do I expect? As long as I’m with my family and my son is healthy, I’m happy. Mah Nishtana. Hope you all had a great Mother’s Day too.

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