Mother's Day

 

Mother's Day - what an odd time of year for us ReMom's.  On one hand we have our child or children who are adults now. And on the other hand we have the grandchild we are raising for them. It's a bit awkward at our house because our grandchild's Father (our son) is not on speaking terms with us due to the custody issue. So the expectation is low that he will be around or call to honor his Mom.

Most of the time our granddaughter (6 yrs old) will talk her Paw Paw into taking her to get her Nana a card and/or gift. So that's a good thing. Every Mother no matter if she is a Mom biologically or a Mom at heart wants to hear from her children on Mother's Day.

As I said this ReMom stuff can be confusing. Most of the time as a grandmother you spoil your grandbabies and then send them home. We can buy what the parents can't afford. We can give them lots of junk food without feeling guilty. We can be understanding, compassionate, give advice and love them regardless of their clothing or hairstyle!  LOL!

But as a ReMom that's not possible. You see we have to worry about cavities from junk food or the need for more nutritious food. We can't afford to do much because we are responsible for the child's everything. We can't spoil them because they ARE home and we have to deal with them if they behave like brats. 

We look, smell, act and seem like a grandmother but we have to behave like a Mom. It's not an easy walk to learn but it is a joyous one!

Her smile

Her laugh

Are full and rich

Her voice

Her touch

Are soothing and gentle

Her thought

Her feelings

Mean everything

When I’ve got nobody

Bridget Brown  

As you celebrate Mother's Day (ReMother's Day) please remember that without you that child would have nobody. Because you opened your heart and life you have given a heart and life to a child.

I wish each Grandmother Raising a Grandchild a very Happy Mother's Day! 

May God bless you and your family with time together to make sweet memories!