Colleen1. Colleen is very good at making others--especially us!--feel important because of the care and thought she gives away. Supporting words when they're needed, homemade soup when hard times invade, parties to celebrate all of life's good things, hugs for EVERY occasion, phone calls just to see what's going on...we never doubt how deeply she cares for those around her!
2. She is also a gifted detail organizer! Usually all we do is mention something once and our priorities suddenly (and seemingly effortlessly) become hers. She's planned hundreds of get-togethers (bbq's, weddings, showers, birthday parties), found "the perfect gift" more often than not ("Where in the WORLD did you find this, Colleen?!"), and has arranged many projects (wedding bubbles, surprise slideshows, curtains for our livingrooms)...all with thoughtful detail that we never would've imagined!!! This is truly a gift of hers--we see her get energized by loving others through the smallest personal touch!
3. She is able to find humor in all areas of life. She thinks WE'RE funny--even when we're probably just weird--and laughs with us all the time. It's so assuring to have a mom with a sense of humor! Her laughter is contagious. :)
Joan1. My mom is one of the hardest workers I know. She hides it, though, because she has so much fun while she works! Any project that I'm too overwhelmed to start she comes in with an "oh, this isn't too bad" attitude and before I know it we're having fun getting SOMETHING accomplished. Many of my favorite memories come from the work we've done together...potting plants, boxing (and unboxing) things in a move, organizing our mountain of baby STUFF...
2. Mom is good at making big deals out of everyday things. Whether it's taking time to stop by the perfect antique store on our day of busy errand-running or wearing her great-grandma's aprons on her 100th birthday to celebrate, Mom finds a way to find hidden fun in every day.
3. She's an obsessive gift-giver! There are not many times where you'll find mom going ANYWHERE--work, to our house, to her NAIL APPOINTMENT--without a little gift to give in hand. Case and point: she just came to stay with us for a few days to visit the doctor and she walks in with a wrapped present, coupons and comics clipped for us, and food for the week! (and SHE was the one having surgery!) She's a giver!
And then there's our GRAND-mothers...
G'ma Caroline...hugs, potato soup, PJ's when you're sick, shared stories...
G'ma Trudy...giggles and pranks, flowers, family updates...
G'ma Dorothy...Wednesday night dinners, thoughtful inquiries, secret quilt-making, caring conversation...
G'ma Bonnie...dinners out, gracious gift-giver, sports enthusiast, giggles...
As I get closer and closer to becoming a mom, I become more and more grateful for the wonderful MOMS that we have been given. They're amazing--we LOVE THEM!--and we'll celebrate them in BIG WAYS this weekend! :)
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What a sweet tribute to the mothers and grandmothers in your lives! There is not a doubt in my mind that you too are going to be a WONDERFUL mom, Ellie :) Have you gotten used to that title yet?
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