My Hipneck Mother’s Day
May, 14, 2008 at 9:05 am | In Awareness, Family Fun, my life |Tags: photography, Mother's Day, family, presence, backyard fire, pot belly stove
Mother’s Day was fun this year. Sean called and offered to take me to dinner. I asked if I could think about it for a few minutes. I didn’t want to reject his gift offer, but at the same time, I realized going out to eat means I have less time to share with him. Usually we’re all focused on menus, service, food, etc. I wanted real time together. I called him back and asked if he would like to come over and roast chicken dogs on the back patio. We’ve never done anything like this before for a “formal” holiday. I think in a moment of presence, I realized I didn’t want to be out at a fancy restaurant. I wanted time with Sean. To my surprise, there was no hesitation and Sean responded with, “Okay, let’s do it.”
I lit up the pot belly stove I had scored at an estate sale some years ago. I’d never lit it before, so I wasn’t sure if it would warm us in the cloudy cool weather. After about an hour of burning it felt like a powerful heater! It was a great Mother’s Day. Maybe one of my favorites in recent years.
Sean and Olivia were good sports about the entire experience.
No fancy cookin’ today.
Happy Day!
Recipe for a Happy Day
A few People you Love
Presence
-Mix together and enjoy.
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I love that idea! What a great way to spend Mother’s Day
Comment by Colleen--autumnsunn lj — May, 14, 2008 #
I dont think that could have been a lovelier (sp?) Mothers day. You are lucky to have your son so close to enjoy this time together.
Comment by Judi aka Virgoddess — May, 14, 2008 #
Colleen, Thanks for peeking in at my Mother’s day
It was so much fun.
Judi, i feel lucky to have him close. I don’t think it will be for long. He is applying for graduate school. It’s going to be weird to have him far away.
Comment by angelnina — May, 15, 2008 #
Love the stove!! you have to use it more often.. you’re mothers day sounded similar to mine. I was asked to go out but chose to stay in. We bbq-ed though. I would love to have a little pot belly!
It really looks like such a good time. Family time. There’s something about a fire that really enhances the outdoor experience. It’s primal I think.
Comment by Kim — May, 15, 2008 #