tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post8944035946191608767..comments2023-12-31T08:35:24.549-08:00Comments on Living and Loving Every Minute of It!: Mother's Day......Celebrate YOUR Way!Corey~living and lovinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05719661119360487023noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-56171984923586557432008-05-13T18:00:00.000-07:002008-05-13T18:00:00.000-07:00I feel much the same way! We don't really celebrat...I feel much the same way! We don't really celebrate Valentine's Day for the same reason ... it just feels to "forced"...if he gets me flowers/chocolates because it's Valentine's or Mother's Day it feels like that is "expected". It would mean more if it came out of the blue. I hope that you had a lovely day and celebrated the way you wanted! Happy (late!) Mother's day!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441176684416139172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-47927354580596014902008-05-12T19:11:00.000-07:002008-05-12T19:11:00.000-07:00Thank you for this. Just what I needed to read on ...Thank you for this. Just what I needed to read on the day after the big day.<BR/><BR/>Also, love the new header!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-28933424995683896992008-05-12T12:40:00.000-07:002008-05-12T12:40:00.000-07:00AMEN sister!!! :) I couldn't agree more. A frien...AMEN sister!!! :) I couldn't agree more. A friend of mine at work asked me last week, "what are you getting for Mother's Day?" What am I getting? WHAT? Like I went out and bought my own present or something? I told her, "oh, I don't know I really don't need anything, I just want to be a family and work around the house a little bit". She looked shocked! She told me, "oh, you have to ask for jewelry -- tell your daughter to tell your husband that you want diamond earrings!". (you can tell we're not very close friends -- I rarely even wear jewelry, let alone diamonds!) She went on and on about how she told her boys to tell their dad, "momma wants those diamond earrings at Kay's Jewelers for $89" -- her boys are 2 and 5 years old and she brainwashed them into reciting some verse about diamond earrings! Quite sad, huh?<BR/><BR/>It makes me sad that moms (and our society) get all wrapped up in 'keeping up with the Jones'. It makes me sad that we can't just be happy with what we have -- we always want more.<BR/><BR/>If it were up to me, I'd give all our money away, most of our clothes and food away too. But my husband keeps a tight budget, so we don't give it ALL away.<BR/><BR/>I like the simpler life. Once you get too many 'things' or too much money -- life gets too complicated.we are reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12344372194275588340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-47195728633808431032008-05-12T12:22:00.000-07:002008-05-12T12:22:00.000-07:00I can tell I like you already. :) We don't have e...I can tell I like you already. :) <BR/><BR/>We don't have extra money for purchased gifts but who needs them? I love my homemade gifts and TIME is the best gift anyway. I got time to sleep in, time to snuggle my kids, time to giggle with them, time to play with them, and time to myself (when they took long naps for once). What more could a mom want?<BR/>Happy belated Mother's Day to you!!MamaBearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04896263778296383533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-15723585006390305252008-05-12T11:40:00.000-07:002008-05-12T11:40:00.000-07:00I went to bed last night feeling a little bit let ...I went to bed last night feeling a little bit let down by my mother's day. But then when I woke up this morning and thought more about it, I realized that I spent the entire day home with my girls and my hubby and what better way is there to spend a day than that. You're right that it's all in how you look at it, and I had a wonderful Mother's Day in that respect. :) <BR/><BR/>Thank you for always knowing exactly what to say to help keep things in perspective... And Happy Mother's Day to you! :)Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806252705199445407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-86058167245771469872008-05-11T16:12:00.000-07:002008-05-11T16:12:00.000-07:00corey corey corey. and you peeps. you just don't g...corey corey corey. and you peeps. you just don't get it. tsk tsk tsk. whoever gets the most *stuff* is the best mom ever! the only reason i even *had* kids is so i could get me some swanky mother's day booty. good god why else would i wipe so many butts!!! i'm just saying there's got to be some compensation. otherwise, it's just butt-wiping and taping cute pictures to the wall. what kind of life is that really? i don't know. i don't wanna know.hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14839794772310980473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-18566850947034979452008-05-10T16:30:00.000-07:002008-05-10T16:30:00.000-07:00Love, love, love this post! You know Corey- of all...Love, love, love this post! You know Corey- of all the gifts I may get this year- nothing will top the stuff that the kids came home with from school on Friday. I won't remember what I get tomorrow. However, those cards and picture frames made of popsicle sticks and foam shapes will stay in a tote where I can look at them 10 years from now. Handmade is from the heart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-54764296193944050402008-05-09T20:46:00.000-07:002008-05-09T20:46:00.000-07:00Well said, Corey! As I was reading your post, I w...Well said, Corey! As I was reading your post, I was thinking about the history of Mother's Day -- I'm so glad you shared that too. I agree that everything is way too commercialized. Hugs and kisses from my kiddos is the only Mother's Day gift I really need :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-8179705097368950712008-05-09T19:58:00.000-07:002008-05-09T19:58:00.000-07:00I'm with ya on all the "stuff". It's hard not to ...I'm with ya on all the "stuff". It's hard not to get sucked in, but blech. I'm tired of it.Genhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17832495079371007018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-29693677152147872462008-05-09T16:30:00.000-07:002008-05-09T16:30:00.000-07:00I've been finding more and more lately that I'm ha...I've been finding more and more lately that I'm happier if I try to ignore what "society" says about things. If I'm ok with it, that's all that should matter, right? I'm trying to learn to block out all of those people who think that it isn't right because it isn't their way. <BR/><BR/>Maybe those people who were feeling bad for you because you didn't get anything were just jealous that they couldn't be as happy as you were.Michiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438417221237116318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-70722507838306580762008-05-09T12:30:00.000-07:002008-05-09T12:30:00.000-07:00You never cease to amaze me because you write exac...You never cease to amaze me because you write exactly about the stuff that I am thinking about all the time.<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful weekend Corey.kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00924699142778576556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-38140987933908575782008-05-09T07:55:00.000-07:002008-05-09T07:55:00.000-07:00THANK YOU! Thank you for writing this! My hubby ...THANK YOU! Thank you for writing this! My hubby and I do not celebrate these (what I call) Hallmark holidays with one another; Mother's Day, Father's Day, and especially the worst...Valentine's Day. I just think they are so.....commercialized (as you said), childish and lame. People think we are crazy too! That's fine that other people find them meaningful but I try to get my hubby stuff that I know he'll appreciate whenever I can. Not just on a specific day. I also don't want to be the recipient of a "forced" gift on any Hallmark holiday. Maybe I'll write a blog about it myself...AnnDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15629045924136272980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-84787150018698168952008-05-09T05:47:00.000-07:002008-05-09T05:47:00.000-07:00Like most things, it's all about money!Like most things, it's all about money!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-18691675190534326092008-05-08T21:42:00.000-07:002008-05-08T21:42:00.000-07:00Brilliant rant. Wish I'd wrote it myself. I'm tota...Brilliant rant. Wish I'd wrote it myself. I'm totally fed up with the over-commercialization of our society. It makes me sick. More more more more more. It's all too much. I'm so proud of you for setting it straight - Mother's Day is about being a Mother and the blessings that it brings. Being a Mother is not about the STUFF we get, it’s about the LOVE we get!<BR/><BR/>Oh, and for the record, I secretly love the painted wooden spatula Csilla made for me. I wouldn't want anything more...Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04340061182737906221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-79076532155986873782008-05-08T17:19:00.000-07:002008-05-08T17:19:00.000-07:00Oh I love this post Corey!!!! I have felt that wa...Oh I love this post Corey!!!! I have felt that way many times! <BR/><BR/>I always feel a lot of pressure to balance seeing my mother in law and my mother (and grandmothers!) to wish them a happy mother's day and give them a FIVE dollar card each! It's totally crazy! We spend the day running around for BBQ's and picnics and I never get a chance to stop and enjoy my day. Sigh.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for this post, I needed reminding that it's not about what you get, it's about what you have!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10903168822782707665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-67989484301494018812008-05-08T14:35:00.000-07:002008-05-08T14:35:00.000-07:00Brilliant post, Corey! Very thought-provoking!Brilliant post, Corey! Very thought-provoking!Kimberly Vanderhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653757517652257445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-85662309456306609202008-05-08T12:04:00.000-07:002008-05-08T12:04:00.000-07:00Corey, this is a message that our society truly ne...Corey, this is a message that our society truly needs to hear. As always, you are so wise. I wish for you the happiest of Mother's Days...but I also know that you don't need that from me. You have such an unwaveringly beautiful perspective on motherhood, and I know that you will experience every JOY possible this weekend, and every day, because of that. Thank you for this reminder of what it's really all about!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289135829751255458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-19922384165424499752008-05-08T11:41:00.000-07:002008-05-08T11:41:00.000-07:00I am at a loss...you are an incredible person, mot...I am at a loss...you are an incredible person, mother, woman. Happy Mother's Day.CMBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01369842243560050862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-55155443725521839112008-05-08T11:37:00.000-07:002008-05-08T11:37:00.000-07:00Wishing you a Happy Mother's Day, Corey! I think ...Wishing you a Happy Mother's Day, Corey! I think the best gift I could receive is to be able to sleep in a little late for once :)Bellevelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12337156016560241049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-12816076794195417192008-05-08T08:21:00.000-07:002008-05-08T08:21:00.000-07:00This is on my top ten list for favorite Corey post...This is on my top ten list for favorite Corey posts! I usually get a lot for mothers day... a lot of hugs and kisses that is! That's just the way I like it. This year Bug has been hinting that he is making me something special in preschool. I love those little presents made from him... I can't wait to see what it is!Autumnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510723750496873429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-41748005086037681342008-05-08T08:05:00.000-07:002008-05-08T08:05:00.000-07:00Corey, my DH asked me yesterday what I wanted to d...Corey, my DH asked me yesterday what I wanted to do for Mother's Day and I told him that I just want to sit around the house and be a happy family. I can buy just about anything I want and need on my salary so material things are something I don't need. My princess told me yesterday that on Mother's Day she was going to give me the gift of calling ME "princess." I told her that would be one of the best gifts EVER!:)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04402508363509796124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-36759168074647052102008-05-08T07:51:00.001-07:002008-05-08T07:51:00.001-07:00I already know that I won't be "getting" anything...I already know that I won't be "getting" anything for mother's day - except probably a card and a phone call from my mom...and I'm totally cool with that. When Dale was home in April we took an afternoon to go to the spa together as an early Mother's and Father's Day "gift" to ourselves. So Sunday I will spend a wonderful day with Nate and then after he goes to bed, me and a bunch of my fellow new Mom's are heading out to see some male exotic dancers and have some fun. Perhaps it's a bit tawdry...but it'll definitely be fun. And like you said - we should be free to celebrate however we want!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-85031990247901960762008-05-08T07:51:00.000-07:002008-05-08T07:51:00.000-07:00Beautiful message, Corey!! We have a tradition tha...Beautiful message, Corey!! <BR/><BR/>We have a tradition that the mother receives a new plant. Last year, my MIL and FIL presented me with a blueberry bush for my garden, and I gave a similar gift. My husband has never given me expensive gifts (with the exception of last year's laptop, which was TOTALLY unexpected but necessary for my job, given our other computer had just died). I certainly don't expect gifts and find the ones I treasure most are the things my children make for me in school. They can hardly hide their excitement as they tell me they're working on a special project. Last year, Hannah presented me with a painted clay pot, and Jacob gave me a picture with his handprints turned into a flower. It's still on my refrigerator! This year, my husband is making me dinner, and that excites me more than anything!! Also, I asked for some "alone time" so I can clean and organize my desk - LOL!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-84891372642188258172008-05-08T06:22:00.000-07:002008-05-08T06:22:00.000-07:00Oh Corey I love that. Our Mother's Day is pretty ...Oh Corey I love that. Our Mother's Day is pretty commercial too but all the people I know seem to treat it as a fun day to be together. We don't do pricey gifts, huge plans etc, just dinner with the family and cute gifts such as a pair of silly socks, or a cute 'I love you Mummy' teddy. The best gift is always the sticky picture that they've worked on at school or at home, and the cuddles. The cuddles are priceless. Cuddles to you sweetie. :DJo Beaufoixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957369658590225971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3817728686717244104.post-74501363755128535212008-05-08T05:52:00.000-07:002008-05-08T05:52:00.000-07:00Yes, yes and YES!Yes, yes and YES!Megan Cobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008925325073263825noreply@blogger.com