May 12, 2013 Parenting/ Home-schooling / Family Music and other Notes

Mother’s Day (or is it Mothers’ Day) Rant (a small one!)
©By Vijaya Sundaram
May 12, 2013

(Cross-posted on Facebook as well)

I dislike Mother’s Day AND Father’s Day. It’s a totally made-up construct, a way to single people out, and a way to make some feel left out. It’s a way to create expectations and crush them for those who have them. What’s the point?
I have no expectations. I love being a mom, and every day is Mother’s Day for me. I did tease S just a tiny bit today, and W too, but she picked some lilacs for me (and promised to make me a card, because she wants to do so, but had no time), and so far, he’s done nothing but teach music online all day.
Do I feel bad?
No!
I suppose I could pull a guilt trip on them, but I’m not interested. It’s silly.
Plus, I have no stomach for cheap sentimentality.  Sorry, I know this day is sacrosanct for many. I guess I’m just rebellious, and traditions be damned! 

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Tags: Being rebellious, Disliking Convention, Mother's Day Rant, traditions be damned!