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