I realized something the other day...
Meg called with a question for me that really is a question for a Mom. "I think I have a bladder infection, I would call Mom but..." Then I felt the urge to check on her for the next few days and make sure she was feeling better. Then I read C jane's post on Segullah this morning and I thought about my Sis and her lack of a Mom. Who is she going to call when she is worried all night about a new baby? Who are my other sisters going to call when their kids loose teeth, or they need motherly advice? Then it dawned on me. We have all taken on a different role of my Mother. Even good old Dad has taken a bit on himself. We are so lucky to have each other. I feel a huge responsibility to take care of all of them. But, I love it. I love all of them. So, call away girls. Just answer the phone when I call.
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Very good post. Thanks again for letting me be a part of your family at the luncheon. You guys are so great. And so Lucky to have eachother.
Wait. Exactly what part of mom did I take on? I didn't know she had a sick sense of humor. I didn't know she had no mental filter. I didn't know she had the worst timing when it came to doing the wrong things. Or did I just get lucky and get her beauty and grace?
hmmmm how badly do I want to comment on this? very. but I will have to do it in person, or privat e-mail.
just know I am totally laughing right now!!
ok, doing it anyway. my comment consists of one word.
NEWLYWED
Yes, yes, the honeymoon disease, I have heard it all....
Keli, you totally for her boobs, which Jill I will be forever in your debt.
You guys really have taken the role of mom for me. Not that at 27I need a mom all the time, but I do when "I think I might have a bladder infection", or "How do I use a Crock Pot".
You just answer the phone! I was in agony, and I swear you guys were conspiring against me! :)
I think it's great that you all have different strengths and can take on different roles that your mother used to perform. The oldest daughter syndrome never goes away...Derrek still calls me "mama riss." I'm just happy that there are six of us to fill in for each other. I can't imagine being the only one! Ah, family.
You guys all crack me up!! Who got what, who knows what, and what to do about what. ;)
Your all doing great. I am amazed.
I see bits of her in all of you. Jill has every mannerism,hand gesture, even the way she talks.
Keli does have the boobs, not question about that, and the grace, humor too. (your mom was way funny, and I think a little irreverant too, at least in her youth)
Troy, well he doesn't need anything, he's the favorite after all.
Meg to me has the laugh. I was sitting at the bridal shower and heard Meg laugh and thought to myself she sounded just like her mom. Maybe I am the only one who thinks so.
The point is your all her children, with traces of her in every peice of you. From your heart out. You only have to look at each other to see a different side/characteristic of your mom. Lucky you are to have each other.
Ah yes, the 'newlywed disease.' I hated that.
I'm also super jealous of your Cruise ticker!
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