I have a new print to share as well as wishes to all those Mothers out there. I thought it would be a nice change from my work this week to create a fun and bright design that would reflect how Mother's Day should feel. I know for many including myself that this job is beyond all jobs and that its a day to day struggle to keep it afloat. I find it even harder to be a good mother while trying to be on top at work too. There is no easy way to do it all and frankly I don't think anyone can. I often feel like I am a horrible mother when I let my kids play their video games in order for me to get my work done, but as I find out on my favorite social network Twitter I am not alone in this. I am not sure if anyone can juggle it all without having a few bumps along the way.
As my boys get older I find myself longing to keep them young, but when I remember all the struggles I went through when they were babies I think not. I sometimes am amazed that I made it through all those sleepless nights with my first and all of his stomach problems. I remember crying for days and hoping it would get better, and well it did of course. Its almost as if we are being initiated into that special club of Motherhood. The hardest job in the world is an understatement and we wouldn't trade it for the world. If I had not had a baby with stomach problems I would not have learned about patience and caring. It takes allot out of someone to care for a sick child or adult and the lessons learned will take you through any other hardships to come.
I myself find Mother's Day a strange day, do we really need one day to remind us of how much Mom has done for us? I think that we see it in our lives almost daily, and if we are lucky to still have our Moms in our lives we know to appreciate all that she has or does for us. I think this Mother's Day I will do what I always do if its nice out, plant some flowers, have a nice lunch and just hang with the family. Thats all a Mother could ask for...oh but there is one thing, can we please not say "mommy" for just one hour, I would love to know what it feels like again for just that time to be anonymous.
On a side note I want to thank Daisy Jane very much for featuring my print on her blog Scoutie Girl.
I have met so many great friends on Twitter and she is just one of them. Check out her blog Daisy Janie.
Have a great Mother's Day all!!
Ellen
