Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mama's out there. That's my cutie mama with the candy apple in that photo. I've posted it here before, but love it so much it's going up again. This was taken at a beach in Miami where mom grew up. When I think of my mom, I can hear her voice saying to me, "do something nice for someone." This is what she would tell my sisters and I often. I can remember getting out of the car and heading in to school and hearing her say "I love you. Do something kind for someone today." She pretty much lives this. I ran into the book store yesterday to get a gift for her and thought it was appropriate that I came across a cute little book called Do One Nice Thing. It's a simple happy book that lists things that we all pretty much know, but are easily forgotten. I thought it was pretty funny that it jumped out at me right when I needed it. I can get myself in a place where I have my own self on the brain too much. My busy to do lists, my worry, my mood, my whatever and can forget to think of others. What I could maybe do for someone else to brighten a day or help take the load off. Or I am running around doing these things, but not really noticing or taking the time to cherish and see the beauty and joy that is in helping and connecting with others. I can get to where I am just performing the task as a to do list check off. Sad. Grateful today for reminders like that that come along serendipitously. (Is that even a word?). Also grateful to get to spend Mother's Day with my mama. Also grateful to all the other mamas out there. New mamas, experienced mamas, tired mamas, silly mamas, organized mamas, messy mamas, creative mamas, nurturing mamas...whatever kind you are Happy Mother's Day. Hope you enjoy your day!