There are going to be a ton of posts about what to get your mom for Mother’s Day and I could sure add to them, but I thought I would take this in a slightly different direction.

I mean…You probably all ready know what she likes, and have plans to get her that thing, to show your love and appreciation for all she has done.  And that is awesome, I could not hope to improve on your own ideas.

Except….

My mom passed away nearly 6 years ago. She was the last of Marc and my parents left, so her passing was significant to us..we were orphans.  If you haven’t experienced that odd feeling, sadly you will, everyone does.  It is weird to not be someone’s kid.  Even at 40-something.  And even though her and my relationship had alot of rocky moments I adored her.  She lived with us that last, very hard, six months. Wouldn’t want to ever go through that again. Wouldn’t trade it for anything.

Time.  Time is the one gift that noone else can give her.  It is the one thing that you can’t buy on eBay, or get back once it is gone.

So.  Take her for coffee.  Create a tea just for her. In fact..check back with me  because I have the making for the coolest Mother’s Day tea ever.

But it can really be as simple as having a standing coffee date regularly, if she lives close.  Head over to her house with your coffee maker, a grinder, and a bag of your favorite.  Take special mugs to use ONLY with her, ONLY on your coffee day. Take some cookies like Maple Shortbread or Faux Berger Cookies 

Sure.  She is gonna harass you about you nose piercing, and that new tattoo.  She may even ask if you have changed your underwear lately. Mom’s do that.   They are the most irritating, critical creatures on the planet.

But when they are gone there is this big hole that never quite heals up.  It never quite gets filled with other things.  And you find that, once in awhile, you would endure that criticism for just one more hug from her.. if only you could.

If you have the opportunity to spend time with your mom, do so.  It is the best gift of all.

Oh..the image? Me and Kyrie..bad hair day, no make up.  She loves me anyway.

Image: Marye Audet 

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