So, I had this whole blog post planned about Mother’s Day (13 days for those who haven’t got their heads round the fact it’s March yet); it was going to be a total Gush Fest about how wonderful Mothers are and how they deserve a big ol’ dollop of loveliness on Mothering Sunday (if not every Sunday). And, naturally as the owner of a small business whose sole purpose it is to provide unique, special gifts, it would have been remiss of me not to mention our gorgeous bags, or pretty earrings or our stylish pinnies. In short, it was open house at the temple of Mummy, and we were a-worshipping.
But then I got distracted by One Born Every Minute. With the amazing Mum who had cerebral palsy and wanted to be present at the caesarean birth of her child so much that she pushed on through even though the anaesthetic wasn’t really working. And the Mum who had been through 2 rounds of fertility treatment because she was desperate to have a little one. And the Mum who’d had a nightmare pregnancy and just wanted to get her little girl out safe and sound.
Mums are pretty darned awesome.
So whether you buy her flowers, cook her dinner or take her for a spa treatment, it doesn’t really matter; just make sure you spoil your Mum this Mother’s Day. Chances are she’s worked pretty darned hard to bring you into this world – and I dare say she hasn’t stopped working since.
And finally, a big Congratulations to the Exeter Chiefs and our wonderful Westcountry divers Tonia Couch and Tom Daley who all celebrated sporting successes this weekend. Well done guys – your did your Mums proud…