Afternoon Tea with my Mother

Today I spent a lovely afternoon with my Mother.

My husband took the kids, so I could have some ME time. So I decided to take a drive and surprise my Mom with a visit.  Just Mom and I!

It was sheer delight to see the surprise and joy that covered my Mother’s face when I opened the door! Don’t you love surprises? Who doesn't love a surprise!   

As always, Mom went straight to the kitchen to put the kettle on to make us cups of tea, and thus began our afternoon. Tea and conversation always goes hand and hand. 

 

 

Although I speak to my mother every other day over the phone, nothing compares to talking to her in person. I have always loved talking with Mom, who has always been so easy to talk to about everything. But I was always prepared that she may give you a response you might not want to hear(even though it was good for you  and you deserved to it).  She would always listen, offer support, give advice or just give you a hug when you needed one. And sometimes she would need to give good old fashion 'tough love'.

So with an endless pot of tea, Mom and I chat about everything and anything.   Our conversation bounced from topic to topic; from politics to news headliners to the latest fashion item, there is never a dull moment in speaking to my mom. Like me, my Mom has a lot to say!

 Now in my late 30’s and being a mother of my own, I value these special moments. It’s a wonderful realization, when you not only look at your mom as ‘MOM’ but you look at her as the Superwoman she is. She is a woman with opinions, feelings, hopes and dreams. She is a WOMAN, that I treasure and appreciate more and more as time travels on. 

Not everyone gets this opportunity to spend time with their mother. And not everyone has a positive relationship with their mother so I am truly grateful for the relationship that I have with my Mom.

So in my reflection today about my own Mom, I hope this makes you think of your own mother or mother figure in your  life. Let us not forgot those Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunties, who have always put the kettle on, made a pot of tea and lent an ear. May you take a moment to make that phone call or take that drive to spend with that 'Mother' in your life. You won't regret it.

Here are some quotes I came across about Mothers:   

“In a child's eyes, a mother is a goddess. She can be glorious or terrible, benevolent or filled with wrath, but she commands love either way. I am convinced that this is the greatest power in the universe". -   N.K. Jemisim, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms

“Behind all your stories is always your mother's story. Because hers is where yours begin." - Mitch Albom, For one more day

"Think of your mother and smile for all of the good precious moments" - Ana Monnar

 

Make it a great day everyday!

 

Roseanne

TIME....

Time…

 I am sitting at my desk staring at the clock on the wall… I have my To Do list in hand, and my mind is racing. ‘There is so much to do with so little time’.  ‘There is just not enough time in the day’,’ If I could just have a little more time’…  Sound familiar?  I cannot even begin to count how many times I have uttered those words in various situations

Recently we learned of the passing of a family friend, and I found myself deeply reflecting on this word: TIME.  TIME = LIFE.  These two powerful words go hand in hand

Time has a wonderful way of showing us what really matters

For several years I spent my life worrying and stressing about people and things that don’t matter.
I consumed my mind with ‘first world problems’ and I would push my own feelings and thoughts aside, to be the ultimate listener and counsellor. I was the ‘go to person’, who had all the time in the world to lend an ear and provide advice. I know some of you have walked in my shoes. You spend your time giving to others, expecting nothing in return. But often times, you end up wasting time on the wrong people and on the wrong things. I neglected to spend time on the things that DO matter, like ME.

There comes a time in your life where you have to make a conscious decision on what you spend your time on and who you spend your time with.   Often times we don’t value time, and how important it is to honour it until something life changing happens; birth, death, illness,

 Remember LIFE is short and our TIME is limited. You have one shot to live your life how you want.  Surround yourself with like minded people. And always make time for Love!

Roseanne