Not all women are mothers.
Got that? Okay, let's continue. Some are childless by choice, others are not, and the ones that are not experience a sort of Mother's Day Trauma every year at this time. How do I know this? I am one of them. Long story, personal story.
On behalf of myself and other not-mothers, I offer the following guidance:
1. Do not wish a woman - any woman - a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY unless you know for a FACT that they are, indeed, a mother. If you all would just follow that simple rule there would be no need for other rules.
2. Do not ask them why (or if). It's none of your business.
3. Do not say, "Well, you have a dog/cat, so that makes you a mommy of a 4-legged child!" I have been told that many times, honest - you can't make that shit up. Even when Rusty was alive, I wasn't his freakin' mother. Besides, my dog is dead so shut up.
4. Do not say, "Well..... you HAVE a mother, right? So Happy Mother's Day!" My mother is no longer on this earth either, so double shut up.
There. If you will all just follow rule #1 and go on with your lives all will be well.
Please don't make me repeat this for Father's Day.
Let's end on a positive note. I am a godmother / auntie, and it is one of THEE greatest joys in my life. This year we are celebrating the graduation of my twin nieces. They had a very traumatic arrival into this world and the prognosis for one of them was utterly devastating. She proved them all wrong - and I'll let you guess which one she is in their graduation announcement below. (Hint: V is for Victory!) PS - both of them can spike a volleyball in to your colon......
When I saw this I laughed.....then I cried.... then I rejoiced. Life is good.
Another ha! So be it. We Americans seem to get carried away with all the special days. I'm waiting for the gimongous blow up Mrs. Cleaver to put on the front porch or next to the driveway to celebrate. :) It's just a day, Jo. A somewhat irritating day.
ReplyDeleteMothers Day is a stupid holiday. (Fathers Day too) We don't celebrate it in my family, except my kids might call and say, "Happy Mothers' Day. I didn't get you anything!" And I say, "Good! And Thanks." No brunch, no flowers, no gifts. We celebrate the real things--like your nieces' graduation, a new job, the birth of a baby, the visit of a friend, a wedding, a funeral, a close call, being alive when you might not have been. We don't need holidays to remind us of who we are or who we aren't. Life offers plenty of opportunities to celebrate without having to manufacture a special holiday. That's my rant.
ReplyDelete......and if it weren't for Hallmark none of this would be such an issue! ....just sayin'
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