mother's day

[Crankin]

Congrats! There's never a dull moment when you are a parent...

[north woods gal]

Congrats! There's never a dull moment when you are a parent...

Couldn't agree, more. Now that we're so far from all the kids and retired, have to say, there are times when I miss having little ones around, almost to the point of tears. Breaks my heart that we're so far away from the grandkids.

rebecca, that was touching. Thanks for sharing that. I understand.

[emily_in_nc]

That's wonderful, rebecca -- you are indeed blessed!

I always get a little sad around M's Day, as we tried for years to have a child but were never successful. By the time we gave up, we were too old to go through the same roller coaster with adoption. I see all the families around on M's Day (Facebook is the worst!) and feel lonely. But I am lucky enough to still have a wonderful 83-year old mother, who is really my best friend (other than DH), and not everyone is so fortunate. I Skyped with her over the weekend and will see her next month when we visit NC. Looking forward to that!

[Crankin]

It's good to acknowledge the sadness, Emily. You are right, you are lucky to still have your mom. My mom died way too young, in a family where everyone lives until their 90s. I wish she could have seen my kids become adults and meet their wives, especially when my younger son was living in San Diego. I think it would have changed a lot of things. I know she wouldn't want me to be sad, though. I do get a little sad about the daughter I lost at 8 months pregnant, because I see how my kids turned out. My granddaughter here looks just like her, and it makes me smile.