Every Day

I hope everyone out there who mothers enjoyed their annual day of recognition yesterday. I, for one, had a beautiful day with my little family + Leah's beloved Dahlay + Grandpa. Gorgeous weather, good company + a lovely bottle of wine make me very happy.

But still, the concept of Mother's Day kinda sticks in my side. Much like Earth Day, I think we should be in the practice of honoring mothering (and fathering/parenting/any kind of care giving) every day.

While talking about the meaning of yesterday, Leah asked, "When is it kid's day?" Oh, so funny, she is. And, of course, I told her: "Every day!"

From today's Daily Groove, a daily dose of parenting/life wisdom by Scott Noelle:

:: EVERY Day Is "Mother's Day" ::

Yesterday was Mother's Day in many countries, and
mothers around the world were honored and appreciated
for the many ways they bless our families. But the
holiday is often tainted by our culturally induced
tendency to glorify *self-sacrifice*.

When mothers are treated like royalty for one day as
a reward for their selfless devotion to the family,
it subtly undermines the partnership between mothers
and those they care for, *and* it perpetuates the
notion that mothering is a grind the other 364 days
of the year.

So here's a radical proposition for every mother who
has ever bought into the idea of self-sacrifice as a
virtue:

Decide that EVERY day is Mother's Day! Don't settle
for anything less than a predominantly pleasureful
path of mothering.

And remember that the best way to raise kids who
enjoy life is to let them see your commitment to
enjoying life yourself!


Love his perspective! Not to mention the amazing little creature who made me a mother almost 4 years ago. Happy Every Day, everyone.