Mothers - a user's guide (Mothers Day in the UK)

Member Name: azana

Product:	Mothers Day in the UK
Date:	22/03/09 (191 review reads)
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Advantages: They do everything

Disadvantages: They don't have superhuman powers - no really

On Mothers Day I think we should all stop and have a little think about mothers in general, without whom, let's face it none of us would be here!

Here is my essential guide to Mothers:

1) Mothers come in all shapes and sizes. Those of us who are not lucky enough to still have one would probably say appreciate the one you have and treat her well every day, but especially on Mothering Sunday.
Mothers generally have a high patience setting, however this can be prone to malfunction when offspring (i.e small people produced by mothers) fail to do something they have been asked nicely to do about 10 times, like not hit their sister or to put their socks on. On patience malfunction a mother can generally be reset by a winning smile or a "I love you", if this fails chocolate can help.

2) You only get one mother, so if your model isn't the one you hoped for you should do your best to work with it. If you are a mother you are probably a better mother than you think - the best ones in my experience are the ones who don't always think they do a great job. Mothers who realise that you nobody goes to the grave thinking they did too much housework and who don't mind being silly from time to time are to be treasured. If they can cook, help with homework and generally organise things fairly well and tell you how wonderful you are then all the better.

3) Mothers will function longer and more efficiently if not woken up 6 times a night - under 3's take note.

4) Mothers do not possess superhuman powers that mean that they know where your missing keys/socks/shoes are at all times. Look for them yourself please. Mothers, contrary to popular belief do not have 5 arms either, though they do multi-task quite well with the two they have.

5) Most mothers like cuddles, however a well thought through present also goes down a treat, especially on Mothers Day - it doesn't have to cost a fortune, actually mothers probably appreciate little thoughtful things all year long.

6) The correct answer to a mother who asks "does this look alright" should be on default "yes" setting. You should also notice when your mother has a hairstyle update.

7) All mothers are embarassing sometimes - it is inevitable. Don't worry about it.

8) Not everyone wants to be a mother - so if you are one don't oversell it to your female friends who really don't want to go there.

9) Mothers like a break from drudgery now and then. They do more than you know, and even the stuff that you see them do is amazing - recognise and appreciate all they do - even if you are 4 weeks old you can probably muster a smile or two, if you are older offer to help - your basic mum model may think you are ill, but it will be appreciated.

We celebrate but once a year:

Mothers Day is but once a year, and however you celebrate it, celebrate it well. If you are a mother give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done as you enjoy your little treasures and give them an extra special hug and remember that, actually you are quite lucky to have them, even if it doesn't feel that way sometimes. Your children are probably your greatest achievement.

Conclusion:

Mothers Day can be a happy and lovely day if you can ignore the over-commercialisation and look for the real meaning - which to me is to treasure and be treasured. For those of you for whom it is a difficult day, I'm sorry. For those of you who are mums I hope you had a lovely day and you have had some reason to smile - Happy Mothers Day!

* if it is not Mothers Day when you are reading this, then why not make it a special day anyway!*

Summary: Why we have Mothering Sunday - cos mums are special!