Mother’s Day is my favorite day of the year. I love everything about it. I mean, hello! It’s a day all about me. What’s not to love? I anticipate this day every year. And make no mistakes, I get totally pissy when I am not cherished and pampered.
This year, my family brought their A game. They started with making me a delicious brunch of bacon, eggs, and biscuits. It was delightful. I sipped my tea and enjoyed my family’s company. I love a good meal with those I care about most.
Then, they lavished me with gifts, including an awesome Japanese cookbook and some socks that read, “Anxious and Sexy.” Truer words have never been spoken. I also got a “Horse Shit” sticker—one of my favorite phrases, and two blueberry bushes that my husband has already planted for me. They know me and what I like. This makes me very happy.
Apparently, it was touch and go on the gift front as they scoured our small town for stuff I would like. After their first stop, my husband looked at my daughter and said, “We’re fucked.” This is really a tough place to shop, but they recovered nicely. I could not love my gifts more. I’m grateful for their perseverance.
After brunch, we sat around the dining room table and talked for a couple of hours. These are the times I love the most. Just laughing and catching up with my family. It is so nice to have Josie home from school. I miss her so much. I’m so glad she is the one who made me a mom. She is my perfect daughter. She completes me.
Next on the agenda was an epic Sunday nap. It was so relaxing, and I’m not really a very good napper, but I crashed out and enjoyed every second of it—just me and three dogs surrounding me with love and cuddles. Dogs make everything better.
I spent the afternoon knitting and talking to Josie. I love hearing about all her friends and the nonsense they get into. Oh, how I miss my college years. Is there really a better time in life? Even though she is an engineer and works her ass off, she still manages to have fun and be silly. I appreciate that.
Josie made one of my favorite meals for dinner, upon request. Josie is a great little chef, and she prepared a delightful chicken katsu, which I scarfed down like I had not eaten in days. What can I say? I love good food. Josie has become quite a gourmet cook in college. I’m impressed with her skills. While she cooked, I sipped on a glass of my favorite wine. It was so relaxing. Thank goodness for great kids and good wine!
After dinner, we settled in for some Only Murders in the Building. This was the perfect ending to a perfect day. I’m so grateful for my family and how much they love me.
I look forward to Mother’s Day every year. It is the best. I could not ask for a better husband and daughter. I’m so proud of them both and eternally grateful that they both made me a mom.
Angela Traver
What is this blog about? Well, it's a general blog, but it is also a very specific blog. If you get that reference, you get a gold star! I have been a public relations professional and writer of press releases for more than 20 years—primarily in the booze biz. I decided to do some writing for fun and embrace the humor that gets me through most days. Hopefully it will make you chuckle—or at least smile. I’m a certified crazy magnet, and more than a little nutty myself, so buckle up. Also, I have two vices—profanity and red wine/whiskey. You’ve been warned. It should also be noted, that I’m a HUGE Bob & Sheri fan. I’ve been a listener for more than 20 years. This opportunity is a dream come true and it may have made me cry. That being said, I cry at everything. If you are into booze, dogs, food and/or knitting, hit me up on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter (although I’m terrible at Twitter and it scares me) @kyspiritsgal. You can also find all my previous blog posts at www.kyspiritsgal.com.
