Doing the Mommy Thing is something I have down pat.
I should, I've been doing it over and over again for the past 48 and 1/2 years. That much practice should mean I have it down pat. Well, to tell you the truth I believe I had it down pat from the moment I got the first request from #1 child. That particular request came in the form of a cry. Now, the requests come in a verbal way that I can understand a little easier (sometimes I play dense).
Tuesday evening (late) I received a call from my oldest. What would he like help with? How about a
parking ticket for the U2 concert at the University of Virginia. (It started at 7:00 this evening.) He was taking his son to the concert, in fact doing his Daddy Thing. Reese was excited about seeing U2 but more importantly, he wanted to see Muse. Fortunately, I'm cool enough to know U2. Unfortunately, not enough to know Muse.
Well, what needed to be done to get one of these coveted parking tickets? A trip to Charlottesville to appear in person at the ticket booth. No way this could be done on the Internet, you had to be able to secure the ticket in hand according to the instructions from UVA. How far is UVA from my home?
Did I have anything else to do on Wednesday? How about meeting a client who was delivering a signed offer to purchase and an earnest money check at my office at 8:00 a.m. We went over the contract which I had e-mailed to him the evening before and then made copies. After I drove to the other office to deliver the contract (it was on the way to Charlottesville) and from there headed off on my mission.
Now, I had to be back in time to get home, pick up two 5 1/2 month old puppies to take to the groomer's. I ran out of time, called the groomer, she called another client and did some switching and so I was able to finally get them to her. From there I drove to the dentist for my annual exam and then to have my reading glasses fixed (lost a screw...from the stem not my noodle) home for a brief breather so I could handle the counter on our contract, and then off to pick up the "new and improved" pups.
Do you think running to Charlottesville, which took up a good three hours of an already busy day, phased me one bit? Well, it didn't. Habits are hard to break especially when you are not even trying. Somehow I find the time and the energy to do as much as possible for my children. No matter that all three are in their forties. They are still my children. I bought into the "Mommy Thing" a long, long time ago and I've had a ball with them ever since.
What is my reward? Knowing that I've made their lives a little less hectic and more enjoyable. I also get invited to many,many activities and even nice long car rides cross country plus plenty of phone calls just to chat and tell me how much they love me. I couldn't ask for anything more but I got more.
Thought you might like to see who benefited from adding more running around to my day. Here they are with a much younger me (let's see, subtract 15 from 72 and that equals 57...a mere child). Additional info: Reese's Mom, the happy mom, created the mat for me. Love that girl!
My son has the Daddy Thing down pat too.
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Kate, Sounds like you do have the mommy thing down. It's much more fun doing it as a grandma though.
Kate, You sound like a wonderful mother although I still go and "rescue" my children when I can....It's our primary job in life!
Hi Barbara...I enjoy doing the Grandma Thing. We have 10 grandchildren and am kept busy with lots of activities which we enjoy. However, I still have a big soft spot for my kids. Raising them was fun and wonderful and they still provide me with lots of good feelings.
I take it you have grandchildren and love it. I certainly understand why.
Kate
Kate I know just what you mean, it doesn't matter how old they are we still have the nurturing instinct. The relationship certainly benefit both parties; as parentrs we really like to have someone to fuss over.
Kathleen...Doing the MOmmy or Daddy thing doesn't go away just because the kids do. Do what you do best!
Hi Carole....Do I dare ask my kids if that is true? Actually they seem to give me a pretty good rating.
I feel exactly the same as you do. I'm there for them and now they are there for me. The payback is absolutley wonderful.
Kate
Hi Jennifer...I'm so glad those feelings don't go away. I would miss them.
Kate
Hi William...I am definitely a multi-million dollar producer when it comes to raising great kids. It was the most important and the most rewarding thing I have done.
Kate
kate- love the story and yes you certainly have the mommy thing down pat. Funny how age (theirs and ours) makes no differnce when it comes to being there for them. It's always a joy.
Hi Martha...That is so true. They bring me so much happiness no matter how grown up they are.
Kate
Hi Kate! I'm with everyone above--we do tend to keep doing the mommy thing--even WELL into adulthood! Sounds like you have one heck of a busy day!
Love the photo too!
Very sweet, and I understand completely. It looks like your son does too. What a compliment for you in two ways. First he knew he could depend on you and second, he was passing what he learned form you onto his son by taking him to the concert in the first place. How many kids would do that for their kids. And yes, like you, who is Muse, I know about U2, guess we are in the same boat....love the picture of you all!
And it ws a big event last night!
I have learned to stay out of downtown when there is a concert or a game!
you are a good mom!
your friend in Charlottesville Virginia!
Kate, your day made me dizzy just reading about it! And I love the photo. Handsome son, too!
Hi Debe...I love that photo too. It's hanging in our sunroom.
Being a mom is forever.
Kate
Hi Jane...And you are so much younger than me! You're making me feel better. I think I might look them up on the internet and see if I can listen to some of their songs.
All three of my kids take after me. They are so involved with all of their children. I am very thankful about that. It's wonderful to see.
In spike of the huge glasses, I like that picture also.
Kate
Hi Charles...They had the parking lots closed at John Pual Jones Arena closed when I got there yesterday morning and the U2 trucks were pulling in. There were a bunch of them.
Smart of you to stay clear of downtown during these events. Lucky for UVA to get such a hot band though.
Kate
Hey mom - I'm sorry I missed this when it hit the stands (I blame my poor use of email). I absolutely love it! However, with my 41st birthday just around the corner, I was still aghast when I read "No matter that all three are in their forties." Yikes! I guess I forget myself sometimes.
Well, I definitely love you and appreciate all your mothering. I know my girls appreciate the grandmothering too, but I'm more selfish and focusing on me. :-)
Love you!