I second allanh. My mother told me that she wanted flowers for Mother's Day, and I was going to grump about spending $85 on a bouquet of roses until I thought about what a nightmare my teenagerhood would have been without her. (Plus she just contributed a significant sum to wedding expenses, so it's not like I can really complain. :)
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Date: 2009-05-11 12:05 am (UTC)In fact, visits several times a year, phone calls at least weekly.
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Date: 2009-05-11 01:01 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-05-11 02:29 am (UTC)Speaking as a mom, her pride and love for you is immeasurable.
*tight hugs*