Okay, today is not actually my Mothers Birthday. It was Monday the 12th. However, I forgot my new goal of at least saying Happy Birthday on my blog to my parents and my little family. So, a little belatedly, a few facts about the person I call Mom.
- I adore that woman and so do my kids. They know how to call her all by themselves and do it often. I think this is called following my example, because...
- I call my Mom nearly everyday.
- When I had my babies, she came and stayed with me for two weeks each time, which was invaluable. (Thanks Dad for supporting her in that!)
- She will kill me for this, but I think it is a near miracle having had seven kids, I have only heard her swear once. It was my fault. I was a teenager, but it was at that moment that I realized that the issue I was bent on being heard about was not in her control.
- She is middle of 3 girls born of good parents in California.
- Her sisters are Jean and Barbara whom we call Jeanie and Barbie.
- My Mothers name is Sandra and she goes by Sandy.
- She married at 19 and had 7 children. She thoroughly enjoyed having them, although each child came after a while longer than the last. Considering that the first two were 11 months apart, that was bound to happen.
- She loves chocolate and onions, but they don't love her. However, as any good woman, she still partakes of chocolate...and onions.
- There was hardly a day she didn't cook for her brood of 7. We did have leftovers and for years, on Sundays, we would have pancakes for dinner.
- She is 6 years younger than my father and gave the engagement ring back to him 2-3 times before she finally accepted. (I can't remember if she refused 3 times or refused twice and accepted the third, but the three is in there)
- She got her degree in elementary education.
- She beat cancer a few years ago which we were beyond grateful for.
- She is one of my best friends and I love her for her loving nature.
Happy (late) Birthday Mom!
4 comments:
Ah, so that's where your sister Barbara Jean's name came from. Did I get that right? LOL
Anyone who has more than two kids I sit back in awe at. They truly have a gift. I think you and I are on the same thought process there. LOL
That is great that you have such a good relationship with her and talk to her everyday.
Happy Belated Birthday to your mom. What a nice tribute.
Yeah, you got that right. And my sister Saralyn is named after my grandfathers favorite sister and a cousin of my mom's that lived with them for awhile.
And yeah, I am on the same page with those that have more kids than me. Hats off to them. They ROCK!
You are so sweet to write all this. We love Mom and Dad verra much! In fact, Amy learned how to say Gran-na-na. This month. LOL She also learned Ba-na-na-na too! Next we'll have to teach her Grandpa so you're dad won't feel left out! ;)
We also need a master bday list for the family. I've been seeing family members and have not known it was their bday. I feel bad. So I need to post a bday calendar so I can send bday wishes!!
Emily, I am sure mom has a master list. I know she does. Probably even on the computer.
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