Why Every Day Should Be Mother's Day
Start writing a post
Entertainment

Why Every Day Should Be Mother's Day

One day of the year just isn't enough.

333
Why Every Day Should Be Mother's Day

When I was a kid, I was kind of a brat. Whenever Mother's Day came around, I would be like "Okay, this is great, but when do we have Kid's Day?!" To which my mother would answer "Every day is Kid's Day."

Back then, I didn't buy it. I wanted my special day darn it. But the older I got, the more I've realized that it's true; every day is Kid's Day.

So this weekend, as I was celebrating Mother's Day and thinking about how much I owe to my own mother, it struck me that instead of celebrating Mom once a year for everything she does on a daily basis, we should be celebrating her every day. God knows she does enough in 24 hours to deserve that.

Because moms are great.

In the beginning, they carried us inside of them, being careful of what they ate and what they did because they had a life inside of them that they considered more important than their own. They then went through the excruciatingly painful process of birth, only to be gifted with us, babies that would continue to need them just as much, if not more, as we did for the last nine months.

And as we grew, Mom was there every step of the way.

She was there when we cried and demanded things before we ever wielded the power of language, she sacrificed her own sleep and probably her own sanity to make sure we had everything we needed, and she changed innumerable diapers. Seriously.

Then we grew up a little, and she kissed every owwie, regardless of how big or small. She packed our lunches, read us bedtime stories, and chased the monsters out of our closets.

She was there when we graduated from kindergarten, and she was there when we morphed from cute little kids into nightmarish preteens. She was there through each phase we went to, desperately trying to discover who we were, and she loved every version of us that, at the time, we were sure was the right one.

She watched as we lost games and fell in and out of love with various sports and hobbies, and she waved at us the first time we drove away from the house just moments after turning sixteen. She was there to listen and enthuse when we fell in love the first time, and she was there to hold us when we came back home, defeated and brokenhearted, learning that love can hurt, but also remembering that there has always been one love that has never hurt us.

She cries just a little every time we leave to go back to college or back to our adult lives, but she still manages to smile, because as selfless as she has been with us since the day we were created, she's still selfless enough to let us know that it's okay to go out and live our own lives, and that she'll always be there when we need to come home.

Mom has been there every step, and sometimes that wasn't easy. No matter where your mom may be, and no matter how old you get, remember to thank your mom, not just on Mother's Day, but every single day that you think about how much she has done for you every day for as long as you can remember.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

40602
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

25218
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

950836
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

132620
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments