According to the calendar on my refrigerator today is Mother's Day, the one day of the year that Mother's are supposed to be honored and thanked. The television says I'm supposed to be showered with diamond necklaces and dinner at a restaurant, special cards and flowers.  DH bought me a new lens for camera (that's unusual) and both the kids (15 & 19) gave me a hug and a kiss. And that's (the kisses and hugs) all I expect or want.  Don't get me wrong, I've had (and loved) my fair share of homemade presents and cards, and the store bought ones as well. But I am blessed; around here, Mother's Day comes several times a year.   Our scriptures command us to "Honor thy Mother & Father" everyday, not just on the 2nd Sunday of May.  While my DH brought me roses Friday night, he also buys them on a regular basis because he loves me. I might not have gotten breakfast in bed this morning, but I did about two months ago just because they wanted to be nice. Mother's Day was last week when my son made the coffee before I got out of bed.  And when they clean the house without being asked, or when I get a big thank you and a hug after a competition. Mother's Day is when I'm the first one to get a phone call when something great happens or when I get an American Girls postcard from my daughter on some unimportant Tuesday afternoon that says "You're Cool".   And I'd rather have all these "Mother's Day" gifts than diamond bracelets on the 2nd Sunday in May.

So while I hope you all have a Happy Mother's Day today, I hope you have a Happy Mother's Day every other day of the year.

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Posted by Anonymous

Sorry, I am too lazy to log in. I loved your post. I had a great mother's day, lots of neat little handmade things and such. I was spoiled rotten all day. I didn't deserve one iota of it.

Hope to talk to you soon!
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Posted by BelovedLamb

A little birdie mentioned you had a birthday today! I hope you feel blessed and loved today!

Amy

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Posted by JenIG

what a great post!!

i heard it was your birthday today. i hope you have a really wonderful day enjoying your family
:) love jen

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Posted by julie

told me it's your birthday...

Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you....

May every day be a blessed Mother's Day for you!!!

Jeremiah 29:11

Blessings,

Julie

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Posted by ejoyce,ink

The same little birdie flew by my house to let me know it is your birthday! Hope it is happy, friend!
Eleanor

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Posted by devdoordeborah

So true about Mother's Day! Excellent insight. We tend to get caught up in the world's understanding of traditions and dates, when God calls us to love daily. Sometimes that means dying daily to ourselves and to our own worldly thinking. Sounds like you have wonderful children who rise up and call you blessed and a husband who praises you in the gates and a God who is proud to call you daughter. What more could anyone desire?

Happy Birthday friend!

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Posted by Buckeyeblog

Happy Birthday dear homeschooling sister! And many, MANY more!

Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

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Posted by adegrasse

Here is wishing you a GREAT birthday. I hope you have a wonderful, blessed day!

Anissa

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Posted by chickadee

i was sick on mother's day and i got a lot of pampering and loving. hope you have a very happy birthday today!

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Posted by PatriciaWHunter

...and I am so glad the birdie made his/her way to me so I could find you and wish you a very blessed birthday. My birthday was Thursday. Don't you just love having a birthday and Mother's Day at the same time? It seems like we get to celebrate longer this way! Amen to your Mother's Day post, too! Every day is Mother's Day, isn't it? Love ~ Patricia

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Posted by ClassicalEducation4Me

That little birdie came by MY house, too, and told me it was your birthday! I hope you had a great day. I read your Mother's Day post ... what a great post - I'll remember this the next time my kids do something unexpected!

Kris

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Posted by CAgirlwithasoutherndrawl

Great Mother's Day post! It comes several times a year in this house too. My family makes me feel loved and appreciated. I am *very* blessed.

oh, by the way....
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*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*HAPPY BIRTHDAY*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
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~Annemarie

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Posted by Anonymous

Man, I had no idea flying around HSB was so tiring! I don't think I was cut out for this "flying around" stuff. Hmm.....maybe I am really surfing and not flying after all. Suddenly, I don't feel so tired, just a little wet!

LOL!

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From the red-headed-crazybird,
Me

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Posted by TOSPUBLISHER

I hope you have had a VERY lovely day. God bless you.

-gena

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Posted by redmom

And a Happy Birthday to you!!

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Posted by tn3jcarter

I guess the unschooler, free thinker in me just somehow lost track of how the days fly by so quickly! But I figured since you can celebrate Mother's Day any day of the year, you'd be ok with celebrating your birthday on a few extra days too!

Happy Birthday Friend. You & your blog are a real blessing!
~Nancy C.

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