Mother's Day

Happy belated Mother's Day to all the Mother's I know.

Where the tradition of Mother's day and Father's day originated from is foggy to me. I am sure Google would have all the answers, but I am just too lazy to bother. But, I have to say that I think every child has queried their parent at one time or another why there is no "kids day".

This being the first year Joseph has really understood the concept of Mother's Day did so enquire why there was no "kids day". I think both Big Daddy and I replied something like "because EVERY day is kids day". That was a little above his head. With the more I thought about it, I concluded that my answer was wrong. Every day is NOT kids day and yes I think we should have an international day to celebrate our children. I don't think we enjoy our children enough.

From the little bit I know about Mother's Day and Father's Day it is a day to celebrate thy Mother or Father. But why do we not have a day to celebrate our most precious goods? Why do I not think every day is kids day? Because as parents and the busier our lives get we put off our children on more occasions than one thinks I am sure. It is as simple as "Hey Mom, can you help me with this puzzle?" or "Mom, can we buy a new toy today?" Our children's simple requests are put off with answers such as "Not right now dear, I am cooking supper" Or "Oh Bud! I'd love to, but Mom just doesn't have the money today".
As much as I'd LOVE for every day to be kids day, reality gets in the way and I do have to take time away from my children for things like my job, cleaning toilets and making meals. Throughout the day to day frustrations of life and learning to balance all of these things we simply don't take the time often enough to step over the laundry pile, pull out the spare $10 I had stashed for coffee money next week and head out to just celebrate my kids. Every day isn't kids day... They have never had breakfast in bed or have gotten a homemade card from me with flowers drawn on it. I guess I worry too much that the peanut butter might smear on the bed sheets, milk would get spilt on the pillow and that the world would judge my shabby drawings on the card.

So, the more I think about it, the better idea I think it is to have a "Kid's Day" and the first rule is to forget the real world exists for a day. I think sometimes I could use a reminder of how special my two little men and one little bitty are. I mean... I celebrate Victoria day and in my home.... Victoria doesn't hold a candle anywhere near Joseph or Trent.