Well what else can i blog about today but mothers and Mother’s Day!!

Today is not Mother’s Day in Sweden so it gives me the opportunity to say it twice in one year ‘Mamma, jag älskar dig’.

My mother has given me so many of my strengths, quirky little ways and I can at my age say it loud…. I’ve turned into her in so many ways.

So to name a few similarities;

1. My small feet
2. My contagious laugh
3. My shortness
4. My love of baking
5. Great hugger, albeit not as frequently as my mum
6. My social cravings
7. My slightly topsy turvey mood 8. My trust in kindness 9. The “gut” instinct

Then there are a few I have not taken up on;

1. Cleaning regime….. nope still allergic to the carpet beater, Ajax and building all the Lego to make sure no pieces are missing.
2. Ironing – my mum, used to (important piece), iron even socks and nickers….. one of my least favourite household things to do. Even the thought of it makes me shudder.
3. Fixing my hairdo…
4. Oh oh can’t think of any more……

According to my mum I’m also more prude then her….. after all she is my mum.

The main thing about her is that she is my best friend!! She loves me unconditionally and I her.

I say it everyday not just twice a year… she knows

A MOTHERS GUT INSTINCT

Before I was a mum myself I could not for the life of me figure out how my mother new everything. Even all the things I didn’t tell her or the things she couldn’t count up (such as a robbed cinnamon bun). But she always knew….. if I was sad, if I had met someone, if I was lying….. she just knew.

Now a mum of three wonderful brats I have that same instinct. I just know….. and it’s the little things that give it away.

So I’ve caught them raiding the sweet press, wearing clothes they shouldn’t under the hoodie, telling little fibbles and pretending to be sick!! I’ve also caught their sadness, worries and stressors as well as having shared their winnings and smiles.

So I tell my kids daily that a mother knows everything so tell me before I ask!!!

AM I A GOOD MOTHER

As a mother I think we always question if we are good enough. It really is a big task and responsibility to guide these little people on their journey.

Do we give them enough discipline, love time and attention??? Do we spend too much time at work, are we too selfish with our time are we fun enough.

The questions and doubts are endless. But I think a day like today really demonstrates how we are processing.

Today I got a handmade card from my 11 year old daughter…. one that really showed me how she sees me. It also shows the impact spellcheck has on kids!!

To all mothers out there…. happy Mother’s Day. Hope your all spoilt rotten.