I have special moments with my children when I least expect them.
Like when my middle son used to poke his head into the living room with a cup of coffee in his hand. We never knew where those conversations would take us. Coffee and us go together, whether power visits in a coffee shop or a country drive. We always pick up a cup of coffee on the way out of the city. "Mother's day" equals a cup of coffee with my son. Whenever the spirit moves us.
Then there are the intense, real conversations I have with my oldest son when I least expect them. They cannot be forced but when they come, they are precious. There is a softening around his eyes and a vulnerability around his heart that I can see and feel when he lets his guard down. It is a gift when it happens, because it doesn't happen often. "Mother's day" equals a heart-to-heart talk with my son. Whenever or however it may occur.
My youngest son and I have many conversations about nothing and about everything all at the same time. We used to talk more than we do now, but we still have conversations that matter. He is almost 18 years old and he talks to me. "Mother's day" equals making the most out of everyday moments with my son, as often as time and life permits.
My children know I don't need any special acknowledgement on Mother's Day. But I do appreciate these little gifts of coffee, conversation and shared time sprinkled unexpectedly throughout the year. I don't need flowers, cards or food to appease me. Especially when given under duress. All I want is for you to know the door to our home and my heart is always open. Walk in any time (and if you bring coffee with you, I'll take a little cream with that. Thank you). However you acknowledge that day, may it bring warm memories of those small, inconsequential moments with your own mom. Those little "moments in the sun" that bring a piece of contentment to your heart. If it warmed your heart, you can bet your mom's heart was full to overflowing with love and joy in that moment. And that she savoured more of those moments than you will ever really know.
It is the little things that count. Make the most out of the moments as you find them and you will create your own Hallmark Moments each and every day.
