BS: Happy Mudder's Day!

Subject: Happy Mudder's Day!
From: BlueJay
Date: 14 May 00 - 03:35 PM

I just wanted to wish all of our Mudcat Moms a happy Mudders Day. (OK, bad pun). I just got off the phone with my mother, aunt sister etc., and I thought I should extend my personal thanks to all of you Mudcatters, as well.

Aha!, they cry, but what has this to do with music, the one and true inspiration for The Mudcat Cafe? Well, how about "Motherless Children", "Mama Tried", and "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh"? ("Camp Grenada", it is in the DT, at least in the kid's section, under one of those titles). These are just off the top of my head. There are lots more. Maybe someday, someone will find or write the "Mother of all Songs".

Now I feel very qualified to speak, here. While not technically a mother myself, I do have one :) And I am married to one. She's going to get the roses as soon as she gets home, believe you me. She really keeps everything together around here, what can I say, I'd be lost. And don't try and give me this "Takes Two To Tango" BS. Mothers, and females in general, have a way of keeping things centered that's difficult for me to even understand, let alone describe. When my boss asked if I wanted to take over scheduling of employees, I said: "Why don't you ask my wife? She's the one who has to figure out how to get our two daughters to school, piano lessons, soccer, baseball, swimming, dance, gymnastics, library, and activities with friends". (I've got hyper kids)! Plus she has to take care of my sorry ass, and she manages to fulfill her own interests as well!
So MOMS, (capitals intentional), here's to you. I know my own story is multiplied many times, in homes around the world. You are appreciated, even if you don't hear it enough. But hear it from me, today. I love you all.

Ladies, I intended say more, but really and honest to God, my wife just got home so I need to go. Take some time for yourselves on this, your day. Rip yourselves away from the computer and take a walk or something. Play a song with your kids. Buy something you want. You really deserve it, and I'm probably not able to figure out what it is you really want, anyway. Accept my simple gift in the spirit in which it is intended, then go do whatever the Hell you want. I'm behind you all the way. All My Love, Jay

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Mudder's Day!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 14 May 00 - 03:38 PM

Thanks Jay, the best thing about this sort of forum is that I get to celebrate things twice over!! We had Mothering Sunday a few weeks back, some how the chocolates and flowers didn't make it to this one, but I have eaten the best part of a chocolate gateau and done bog all to prepare it - guess you could say I've had my mother's day again.....!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Mudder's Day!
From: Little Neophyte
Date: 14 May 00 - 04:11 PM

That was really sweet of you Bluejay.
Although I am not a mother, and I don't have a mother anymore, I do have a sister who is a mother so I am going to take my sister Sherry out for dinner tonight to celebrate her being such a good mummy to my nephew David.
I bought her flowers too.

Little Neo

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Mudder's Day!
From: BlueJay
Date: 14 May 00 - 05:10 PM

How come my thread keeps disappearing? I posted, and can see it using my back button, but doesn't seem to be on the main page! What's going on?

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Mudder's Day!
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 May 00 - 05:19 PM

Well, BlueJay, darling, it was on MY main page and welcome, too!! Thanks for such a fun and sweet post! Lucky wimmin in your family. Have a wonderful rest of the day and cherish each other throughout the year!

LilNeo, that is so sweet of you to do that for Sherry!

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Mudder's Day!
From: Clinton Hammond2
Date: 14 May 00 - 05:29 PM

Ya mean this thread???

LOL!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Mudder's Day!
From: Sorcha
Date: 14 May 00 - 06:32 PM

Thanks, BJ, appreciate the thought. Now if MY family would come home.........and I have had trouble posting all day, write the thing out, and submit, then get Page Cannot Be Displayed.......never know whether to hit Back and submit again or not. Probably net congestion.....seems to be the answer to everything now days.

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Mudder's Day!
From: Mbo
Date: 14 May 00 - 06:37 PM

Don't worry, Sorch, I love ya! Happy Mother's Day!

--Mbo

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Mudder's Day!
From: Áine
Date: 14 May 00 - 08:26 PM

Thank you, Bluejay! I've had a lovely day, with a call from my oldest at university, and some prezzies and cake and ice cream with my dear hubby and the younger ones at home. I didn't even have to do the laundry today! What a treat. Thanks again for the well wishes.

-- Áine

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Mudder's Day!
From: alison
Date: 14 May 00 - 09:03 PM

I was given breakfast in the middle of a field(at a folk festival), by 2 very grubby kids.. it was lovely...

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Mudder's Day!
From: keltcgrasshoppper
Date: 14 May 00 - 09:46 PM

Thanks Blue Jay.. Just got back from a lovely day with my Daughter at her NEW home.. She's a love.. Got a silly call from my "nutty" son who I love dearly.. and now I'm catching up with the Mudcatters.. Hope you all had beautiful day..KGH

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Mudder's Day!
From: Clifton53
Date: 15 May 00 - 12:10 AM

Just remember, if you have a mudder, it has to eat it's fodder!

Clifton53

Subject: RE: BS: Happy Mudder's Day!
From: Hollowfox
Date: 16 May 00 - 02:16 PM

Thanks for thinking of us maternal mudders, Bluejay.