The Pea asked me last night what I wanted for Mother's Day. I told her I would be happy with some of her lovely artwork or a nice card. No, besides a card! , she insisted. Then how about something homemade, like the lovely beads that your brothers made for me at preschool? No, something else!
My next thought was to say, I want a day to window shop all by myself. But I didn't really want to tell The Pea that what I want most is a day without her. And besides, if I spent Mother's Day window shopping, I'd probably end up eating some junky treat from the mall food court.
So I told her I'd love to get a spa manicure. And sweet girl that she is, even though her life savings amounts to just $40, her face lit up and she said, "OK mommy, I'll use my own money to pay for a manicure for you!".
I tell you, spending Mother's Day with the Pea and her brothers beats window shopping any day.
(but for my real wish list -- take note, Alfie!! -- click here)
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SO sweet.
ReplyDeleteIt's strange how we think that all we want is time away from them, when they can make us happier than anything else could ever make us.
A day of leisurely window shopping and eating junk does sound good, though. :)
Unfortunately the link is broken for your real wish list :(
ReplyDeleteThanks for the note -- I've fixed the link!
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