How are you celebrating your mom?
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Did you know that Mother’s Day dates back to ancient Greece? Back then, they used to celebrate Rhea, the Mother of the Gods. The Romans had a similar celebration to honor their mother of the gods, Juno and that celebration involved gifts. Mother’s Day in the United Stated was declared by President Wilson in 1914 but was intended to honor mother’s who lost sons in war. According to Wikipedia, Mother’s Day as we now celebrate it, began 9 years later.
I had no idea that Mother’s Day has such an old and rich history. I also didn’t realize that gift giving went so far back in time. The jewelry industry certainly figured that out!
But, what gifts do most moms really want? After 13 Mother’s Days, do you know what stands out most in my mind? Just the day and snapshots of my kids’ excitement as they orchestrated various parts of the day from breakfasts in bed to gift exchanges to homemade cards. The rest is just fluff.
With our world so crazed, days like Mother’s Day are perfect days for old fashioned, unplugged family time. Remember, you’ll have kids in tow so don’t go too far over board or you’ll end up with grumpy tots by day’s end. It is your day, but you are a mom and have to be sure the day is kid-friendly.
And, the kids will need some coaching. Celebrating others is not something all kids are natural at. They get excited then don’t know what to do. Help them and coach them, and don’t be upset if they drop the ball or don’t say just what you want them to. They are still learning to express their emotions and not all kids are naturals at that. However you are going to celebrate and whatever your family structure is, talk to your kids ahead of time about what the day will have in store and help them find ways to celebrate you if they need help. You are the mom! So, you may have to buy the supplies for your own gift. Been there, done that many times.
Finally, keep in mind that it is our kids that make us moms. At some point during the day, take a step back and just look at your family and realize how cool it is to be a mom. You and your family are together and that is something amazing to celebrate. So, while they are openly celebrating you, be sure you also celebrate them. Give them a big hug and tell them how wonderful it is to be their mom!
So, whatever you do on Sunday, I hope you have a great day.
Happy Mother’s Day!
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