Did you ever imagine such a sweet little bundle could push all of your buttons at the same time? My mother, bless her heart, tolerated four of us. I think there must be a touch of mental instability on her side of the family! Seriously, if there wasn’t before, I’m sure we’ve nearly driven her to it by now!
Now, I could regale you with the stories of what a wonderful mom she was when I was growing up, and how she always supported each of us and helped us expand on our talents as well as embrace our shortfalls. Which both she and dad did. We’re all familiar with the Best Mom In The World stories already - as the kids text: BTDT – so I’d like to change it up a little and share the Fastest Mom In The World story.
Preface: Mom, there may be some inaccuracies in my memory of the little details and I may have embellished a tad to make up for that.
Summers at our house were always lively. Kids in and out,
friends visiting, bike rides, music, games - any and every child’s and kid’s
activity was to be found. In the early 80’s, it was full swing in our
neighborhood. Kids ranging in age from 2 to 15, the street was full of kids
playing basketball, roller staking, skateboarding or just sitting around
watching the action. Mom and I were on the porch having a snack of Wheat Thins
or maybe it was Triscuits, when a challenge broke out. Maybe it was more like a
dare. But all I know is that I had the box of crackers and I bet mom that she
couldn’t catch me. She said, “I bet you I can.” And I took off. Down the porch
stairs, across the street and down the sidewalk I flew. “There is NO WAY she’s
gonna catch me!” I thought. Not a moment later something grabbed my shirt. I
was sure it was one of my sisters messing with me. I glanced back - wrong! Mom
was panting and laughing like crazy as we came to a stop. I was just plain
dumbfounded. Shocked, really. I had never seen my mom run before. I didn't think she could! But then I started laughing too. My sisters as well
as my mom gave me crap about that for as long as I can remember.
Kids: Never – ever
- underestimate mom.
Wishing a wonderful Mother’s Day to all of you wonderful
mom’s out there!
Bahhhhaaaa! Omg does this day sit clear as a yesterday memory for me! I believe she asked for them & u said no.. U guys were laughing.. U were like teasing & she reached but u ran off saying ha net u cant catch me & she booked after u down the block. My mouth was open jaw on porch steps.... Wth was that?! Oh mom... U do the craziest things to keep us on our toes! How about i love u enough to let u hate me for a while? Grrrrrrrr...
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