Mothers Day || NZ

Hey,

Today is the second Sunday in May, which for my country and I think Australia, is Mothers Day!

I like to think of this day as a way of saying 'Hey thanks for carrying me around for 9 months, going through a lot of pain to birth me and then thanks for raising me and dealing with all of my moodswings!'

I think I stated previously on my blog, that my Mum was kind of my security blanket person, and it's true. When things go wrong, or I need something done, or I get sick she's the first person I turn to. My Mum had to go through a full hysterectomy on April 29th, and since that was such a hard time for her, I think today should be a day to celebrate her and everything she's done.

Definitely as I've gotten older (and past my terrible tween stage) we've gotten along a lot better, and we're closer to equals I guess! There are some passions of hers I don't share, eg. hockey! And some passions of mine she doesn't share eg. art and writing! So when we do share a passion it is a lot more special.

She has never had favourites, I mean, I've never had to compete with another girl, and with my brother being so annoying lately I'm basically an only child! I've heard awful stories of people who have to deal with being blamed for everything by their parents, and even being disowned. I feel so lucky to have parents who love me even though my Mum may not fully understand my anxiety she still loves me and cares for me.

Even when she was in hospital I think she had a bad day, and I came in with a pink balloon saying 'Get better Mum!' and some banana bread she actually cried! I thought she was crying in pain, but Dad told me afterwards it was because of the balloon. It's funny how even something as simple as a balloon can make someone emotional.

So today, even if you're not celebrating mothers day, (if you have a mum that loves you and respects you ) give her a hug, and tell her you love her.