Life feels a very commercial thing at the moment, and although I have to admit I love shopping, I also really appreciate when someone takes the time to hand-make a gift, or find something inexpensive but personal. So my family is well aware that I would not really appreciate an expensive, production line gift on Mother's Day.
My husband has always made the effort, but it is really special when the kids present things that obviously come from them.
A handmade card from my daughter
Quite 'Molly Makes' if you ask me.
Accompanied by a miniature daffodil which I shall plant in the garden when it has finished flowering.
A little posy presented to all the mums at church.
My son is too old to make cards but the one he gave me had definitely been picked by him, which really did make me feel appreciated.
My husband had bought bunches of daffodils, which are now sat in a vase just waiting to burst into colour.
They made lunch, and washed up, while I sat on the sofa alternating between my Knitting and my current Cross-Stitch, plus I had control of the 'TV Remote'. We did go out for tea as well, a totally spoilt day!
Today is back to normality, except the sunshine is out and I am looking longingly at the garden (which I know is still too wet to venture into).
Normality is good, as it makes the special times just that, 'Special'.
Take time to appreciate the little things, they really do mean such a lot.
Jo
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