No studying today

Because it’s Mothers Day. Yay for me! Thank you, Woodrow Wilson. Actually, I’m just looking for an excuse to not study today. Found it.

Mother (1938 - 1996)
As some of you may have read in the bio post I did last year, my mother, Barbara, was a wonderful lady. Sure, we had our problems (see yesterday’s post), but bottom line, for good or ill, she devoted herself completely to parenting Mavis and me. I mean, for almost twenty years, that was her sole occupation in the world. And I for one will never forget that sacrifice, even as I hope she got some joy out of it, too. I know we did.

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To all the Finkville moms, I say “Happy Day!” To all my fiends who are fortunate enough to be sons and daughters of moms who can still be hugged, I say, “Go do it, right now.”

Mavis and I are being treated to a pizza party tonight with the whole gaggle. What are you doing for Mom’s Day?

FO

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  1. BoomR

     /  10 May, 2009

    HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to one of THEEEE most wonderful moms I know (and oh, lordy yes…grandmum, too! This getting old stuff is TOTALLY for the birds!). I’m glad that I had a chance to see you being a great mom in the early days when #1 son & Lars would run around the house butt-a*s nekked (hey – do you guys still do that??).

    MomBoomR is in Calif with DadBoomR, visiting their grand-daughter Kaylee, but are headed here in early June to help celebrate my b’day. The hug will just have to wait until there (but a phone call is almost as good-how did we ever live w/out cell phones??).

    We’re having Mother’s Day Brunch with MomBluvox at her digs just down the road (you should see this place-YOWZA! http://www.conservatoryseniorliving.com/Plano-Assisted-Living.cfm) She’s as close as I’ll ever get to a mother-in-law, but I’m not complaining. She’s QUITE the character – I can clearly see the apple has not fallen far from the tree :-) Last week, I had the pleasure of helping her shop for a new car – good fun!

    The pizza party sounds like da bomb! Wish I could be there! Take pics & post – I wanna see! Make sure #1 son & Lars give you ample amounts of hugs (including one from me, please)?

    **SMEWCH**
    BoomR

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    Rat Fink Reply:
    May 11th, 2009 at 4:51 am

    Aw, thanks sweety. And I hear you about the getting old…yikes. But I am fighting it with every ounce of strength (and every chemical treatment) I can get my hands on!
    :-)

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  2. Suzanne

     /  10 May, 2009

    What a beautiful picture of your mom!!! As you know I am mom to Chevy and he very sweetly brought me a dead bird this morning. He was so proud! I said thank you and praised him, then threw the poor bird away.

    I agree with BoomR, I will want to see pics!!! Have a wonderful day, ^leesa, you deserve it. :)

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    Rat Fink Reply:
    May 11th, 2009 at 4:49 am

    Chevy! I can’t believe I forgot about him! How old is he now? I think it’s fab that you still have him. I remember when you got him…when he made the trip overseas to your new home. HA – he was one glad cat. :-)

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    Suzanne Reply:
    May 11th, 2009 at 8:54 am

    Was a good cat? Still is! Even if he does kill cute little birdies. :)

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