Happy Mother’s Day to all our Moms!
As I wrote that phrase, I wanted to be politically correct and also honour all the moms out there. As I started to type out all the moms I could think of, I was really surprised as just how diverse the world of motherhood is. It’s not something you think of often, but it truly is amazing how unique motherhood is to each woman.
This week is a good time to just stop and think of how much the world benefits from all the moms out there.
- Working moms
- Stay at home moms
- Birth moms
- Adoptive moms
- Step Moms
- Grandmas
- Foster Moms
- Surrogate Moms
- Moms of Angels
- Moms-to-Be
- Hope-to-Be Moms
- Single Moms
Each of these moms touch our future with their love for their children. It’s staggering to think of how much moms do in so many different ways. There’s a lot to be thankful for!
Belly Laughs wishes all moms a truly Happy Mother’s Day. Thank you for everything you do!
Sometimes I wonder if our earth really has a shot. I look around at how much we consume and how little we seem to give back. I am guilty of it too. Sure, I cloth diaper, use reusable bags (or at least re-use plastic several times), keep my house at moderate temperatures, recycle, and use natural cleaning products most of the time. Can such a small effort actually make a difference?
Then one day I was at the park with my kids. A group of teens were also in the park, enjoying lattes and pizza, happily flirting with each other and texting in the sun. Eventually they decided to head somewhere else. In their wake was a mess of plastic take out containers, water bottles, cups, and pizza plates. In a moment of braveness, I called out to them to let them know that there was a garbage can twenty feet away. Two girls hesitated briefly, then scurried off with the others who were laughing. I was fuming at the mess they left in the park – the park my kids played in and loved.
While I was busy stewing and pushing my little guy on the swing, I saw something moving over by the picnic table. Looking up, I saw my six year old daughter beginning to scoop up the containers and cups. I headed over to her and she said, “That’s okay Mommy. I can clean it.” My heart sang, and I bent down to help with a smile on my face.
My little girl taught me a lesson. Each one of us CAN make a difference. It does no good to just declare defeat and shake our heads when it comes to our planet. She knew that she could fix a problem and set about it with a positive attitude. Thankfully, our children are our future!
