Mother's Day

Only 4 days until Mother's Day.  The roots of Mother's Day are as deep as any holiday. While the Mother's Day we celebrate is a fairly recent development, the basic idea goes back to ancient mythology—to the long ago civilizations of the Greeks and Romans.The Greeks paid annual homage to Cybele, ( oh my Sybil.. that answers some questions) the mother figure of their gods, and the Romans dedicated an annual spring festival to the mother of their gods.In 16th century England a celebration called "Mothering Sunday" was inaugurated—a Sunday set aside for visiting one's mother. The eldest son or daughter would bring a "mothering cake," which would be cut and shared by the entire family. Family reunions were the order of the day, with sons and daughters assuming all household duties and preparing a special dinner in honor of their mother. In America, in 1872, Julia Ward Howe, the gal who fought for abolition, women's rights, and world peace, suggested that June 2 be set aside to honor mothers in the name of world peace. The idea died a quick death. Nothing new happened until 1907, when a Miss Anna M. Jarvis, of Philadelphia, took up the banner. A service was held in a church on May 10 and voila, the second Sunday became synonymous with Mother's day. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill designating the second Sunday in May as a legal holiday to be called "Mother's Day"—dedicated "to the best mother in the world, your mother."
There's your history lesson!
I don't expect a gift for Mother's Day... Each and every day with Jeff, Jess and Bailee is a gift....for real.  Being a Mom is a privilege... Bailee often explains the importance of being a Mom.  When hers says "No!" she comes quickly to me, snuggles by my ear and says" Grandma, whisper after me.  I know Mom said no but you're her Mom and she has to listen to you.......right?" Their obviously is a ranking in Motherhood.  The other day she told me that I wasn't old "because I still had a mother." She's a very smart little girl!! So, Sunday should be a day of sons and daughters, grandsons and granddaughters throwing on a big helping of "Mothering."  Whisper after me, "Happy Mother's day Mom, you're the best and I love you More♥"