Tomorrow is mother's day. When the kids were little, I always bought a card for them to give to their mom. Last year I stopped doing that. I figure, if they can't take the initiative to go to the store and buy a card for their mom, then mom won't get one from them.
That's how the real world works. If it is your birthday and I want to send you a card, no one goes to the store for me, I have to do it myself.
Teaching children to take responsibility and to function effectively in the adult world can be a real challenge. They tend to fight growing up with all of their might. I know that I did. Well, my kids are 19, 21 and 22. They can go get their own card for mom. I hope they do. We shall see, and I will let you know what happens.
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
Jeff, if your kids read your blog, they won't dare forget now. Neither my mother, nor my mother in law are living now. I enjoy sending cards to good friends and others, to commend them for their self-giving love as moms.
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