Happy birthday to my biggest fan.
Posted: December 14, 2005 Filed under: Uncategorized 5 Comments »
Today is my mother’s birthday. Admittedly, we had some rough years when I was a teenager, but all in all it’s been great. Definitely at least 40 good years. My mom told me recently that she loves my blog. She feels that she understands my life better, knows what I think about and feels like she has a private window into my world. I didn’t start writing for this reason, but it’s a lovely benefit. (Though I admit, I do think about the fact she reads it before I post any bad words!)
My mother is terrific. In so many ways. I hope that my children have as many wonderful memories of childhood as I do and that they feel as loved by me as I always have by my mom. I am who I am because of her. She’s a volunteer. She’s a friend. She puts full energy into everything she takes on. I’m proud of her and proud to be like her.
Shameless plug — she is also a featured diarist in the upcoming book, This Day in the Life which goes on sale December 27.
Anyway, Happy Birthday, Mom! (aren’t you glad I didn’t write fuck or shit or anything!?)
I don’t know what to say. I can always count on you, Wendy, to say the nicest things. I’m lucky to have you for a daughter.
I love you.
Mom
What a lovely post Wendy! Your kids are truly fortunate to be growing up having you as a mom (and your mom as their bubby).
Thank you, what a nice thing to say!
There is just so much I liked about this entry, I don’t know where to begin.
First of all, I’m always happy to hear that people actually survive rough teenage years, as the last few with my son have been downright rollercoaster-y. For all of our hanging in there, I sometimes worry that when he gets well into adulthood, he’ll “tolerate,” rather than “like” me. (I won’t have it, by God, he’s going to like me if I have to force him!)
Anyway, joyous to know!
Also good to note that hesitancy about censoring or not; it’s hard not to think about your “audience” isn’t it? I’m trying to get over that too, and let it all hang out. (2006 resolution!)
And, I love hearing that your Mom is featured in an upcoming book; I’m inspired by her, and hope that I keep moving on and looking to do great things!
And your closing line was classic. Nice job on the profanity restraint.
Happy belated birthday to your mother! She must be proud to have such a fantastic daughter!
And YOUR kids are very lucky, too!
Janet
(lordcelery.blogspot.com)