Making Mother’s Day Special
I was thinking about how to make Mother’s Day special when it occurred to me, “Hey, wait a minute… I’m a mother, so what would make it special for me?” I took that thought one step farther and thought, “What would make it special for my mother?” As I carried those thoughts even farther I realized that I can step outside of the traditional box and have, eat, do, and wear whatever I want to make that day special for me.
I really enjoy eating breakfast any time of the day (and so does my mother), so breakfast is now the menu for my Mother’s Day dinner. Feeling empowered, I decided that I really do enjoy shrimp. So, shrimp and grits will be on the table along with some fruit, eggs, red potatoes, and whatever else strikes my fancy.
I realized that there really are no “Official Mother’s Day Dinner Rules”. If I want to eat on disposable plates, I can. And if I want to serve it all from my grandmother’s china, I can do that too. I might do both! I may even find something “breakfasty” to grill so some of us can be outside on the deck.
The days of me stressing out over having the perfect menu, eaten in the perfectly clean house, while wearing that once-a-year outfit are over. So, if you’re looking for me this Mother’s Day, you’ll find me enjoying a great-tasting healthy meal, laughing and talking with my family, all while wearing my comfy pink piggy slippers. I hope you’ll be doing the same. Happy Mother’s Day!
