Not all of our mothers were wonderful. [View all]

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

Today is Mother's Day, and it is appropriate that we honor our mothers. But not all of our mothers were wonderful.

I'm one of six children. Three boys and three girls. I was by far my mother's least favorite child. I always knew that, and I can joke about it. But I'm not about to pass on some mindless FB posting about how wonderful mothers are. Because my own mom, who did have many good qualities, was not the mother of legend or of FB commemoration.

I am a mother myself. I have two grown sons, and several years ago I told them that the absolutely must call me on Mother's Day (I really wish they'd send flowers also, sigh), my birthday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas. The point is that I shouldn't expect them to read my mind (I should tell them how much I'd love flowers) and so I tell them explicitly what I want.

My own mother passed away almost 20 years ago. When she was still alive I did call her on the appropriate occasions, sent her flowers, and so on. She did deserve such things. And I do miss her.

Nonetheless, Happy Mother's Day to all.

And to those women who are not mothers, please don't feel bad or sorry for yourself. I have no grandchildren, and I've learned to ignore grandparent/grandchildren related things. It's okay just to be a human being by yourself. Really.