“The phrase ‘working mother’ is redundant.” —Jane Sellman
My mother worked so hard as a single parent raising three
kids on her own. Unlike today, there
were no government subsidies, tax credits, or other opportunities for help. Yet, she instilled the value of sharing the
joy of life.
My mother worked 8-hours a day on a low salary, and she had
a babysitter to help out. But, there was so much involved in raising three
children. She kept track of your school
activities, our doctor and dentist appointments, we learned how to swim, and we
were involved in sports.
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When I was 5 years old, my sister, brother and I had a very
special Mother's Day because we truly wanted to acknowledge our mother. We decided
to do the traditional “Let’s make Mom breakfast in bed!”
My sister and brother were older, so they fixed the pancakes,
eggs, and orange juice. My job was to make everything look pretty. I set up the
serving tray with a rose in a vase, cloth napkin, and our best plate and
silverware. The tray almost looked too
heavy for my sister to carry, but she walked up to my mom’s bedroom. My brother
opened the door and in walked my sister as I followed behind. My mom gradually
woke up as my brother went to the right side of the bed. My sister went the
left side where my mother slept, and I peered up from the foot of the bed. Together we wished, “Happy Mother’s Day!”
My mother smiled and laughed with a hint of tears. She thanked
us and ate the breakfast in bed as we watched. I kept giggling because I was so
excited we were able to do something special for her.
When my mom was done eating her breakfast, she paused, and
smiled at us and asked, “What would you like to do today?”
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We said, “Mom, it is your day. We want to do what you want
to do.”
My mom looked out the window at the windy day, smiled, and
said, “Let’s go to the park and fly your kites.”
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