Mother’s Day: I’m covered
It’s the week before Mother’s Day and I’ve kicked the festivities off early with my mother who just happens to be in Austin, Texas. We are two generations of stepmothers who have spent the past week spinning tales, laughing aloud, gulping margaritas and buying each other jewelry.
I encourage this sort of early celebrating…
I encourage this sort of early celebrating, especially with another woman who shares the blended family lifestyle. It takes the pressure off the actual Mother’s Day holiday* that so often forgets to honor the steps. Example: Last year I had the pleasure of reminding The Tall One and The Young One to call their own mother and then forget to acknowledge me. That was awesome.
Well, this year is different. I’m covering myself ahead of time with tequila and costume jewels. Any additional praise or material treasures (this is a shameless hint to the boys) will be considered a sweet treat.
Cheers,
Photo courtesy of The Tall One.
* I personally do not support Stepmother’s day, the weekend following mother’s day. To me, this only perpetuates the myth that we aren’t “real” mothers and only deserve second class status. Ladies, I’m just not buying into that. Are you?
Tags:blended family, mothers day, stepmother, stepmothers day
How fun to spend this time with your mom!!!
Izzy, I’m with you on being Anti-StepMom day, even though I don’t get the kids on Mother’s Day. No need to diminish the holiday by distinguishing a separate day- it’s still my day and I get cards. We make sure that when we have my husband’s kids for Father’s Day that they pay appropriate attention to their stepfather also.
Having 4 parents is tough enough, no need to make extra “holidays” to add to the confusion for the kiddos :)