But we always forgot as children. Dad likely forgot too because we made an early morning dash to Peoples Drugstore to pick out presents, inevitably Jean Naté or another beauty product with a name like Desert Flower.
But moms never forget. All year round, they are always available to fix things—cut knees, childhood through adulthood happiness or sadness—provide endless support, attend parent-teacher conferences and school plays. They get up in the middle of the night with a snack (hot chocolate or wine, depending) when we come in from a dance—just to hear about it. They help with our kids and pets. And they always keep our elementary school mother’s day cards posted on the frig. . . .
Whether your image of a mom is of subtle or obvious glamor, you want to find the perfect gift for this special person in your life. Leave it to the advertisers to help. . . .
The U.S. ads focus on the mundane. The French ads promote gifts with sex appeal. But articles in U.S. and French papers provide a range of similar gifts—gardening tools, plants, perfume or dark chocolate.
And what do moms usually say about a gift on Mother's Day? Probably most are like my mom, who just says she is happy "just having two wonderful daughters.”
I think she really means it. But I bought a gift anyway.
If you missed Mother's Day in the States, you have a second chance (if you can claim ancestry or interest in France, where it is the last Sunday of May).
I will end on this FB message from a friend to all mothers--“Thank you for your infinite grace and patience.” (posted by SVS)
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