Happy Mother’s Day, Mom…

Today I’m honoring my mother, Sharon…

I have to say, the stars were aligned for me in the “mom” department. I have been blessed beyond blessed to have my mother as a mom throughout my life. You know, it’s funny… everyone (and their mother) will ask me if I want (or ever wanted) a daughter. The truth is, the only reason why I’ve ever wanted a daughter in my life is because I have cherished the relationship I have had with my own mother throughout my life, and I would have loved to have known what is was like to have that with a little girl.

When I was a little girl, I remember looking at my mother and thinking she was the most special person on earth… and time hasn’t changed that. Not one bit!

Today – May 8th, 2011 – I want to honor the 32nd Mother’s Day I’ve had with my mother by sharing 32 things about my mom that make her so special to me!

1. My mother ends every single text message with “xoxo” about a zillion times!
2. It doesn’t matter what time of day I call my mother (or who she is with) she answers the phone every. single. time like she was expecting my call and is always happy when she answers!
3. She knows the history and meaning behind everything.
4. She’s passionate about literacy.
5. She always stocks her house with Goldfish, milk, chocolate syrup, tomatoes, olives and clam dip because it’s my sons’ favorites.
6. She has completed a 1/2 Ironman and marathon… I bow down.
7. Even though I’m 32 years old… and the mom of 4 little boys, she likes me to check-in with her every night.
8. She still gets excited when she correctly attaches a photo to a blog post!
9. She’ll go to the ends of the earth for my sons.
10. She loves trying new makeup colors!
11. She gets me inside and out…
12. She will drive me with to NYC, just to keep me company!
13. She’s a die-hard Red Sox fan.
14. She plays Camelot’s “It’s May” to me every May 1st and May 23rd.
15. She’s on Twitter.
16. And Facebook.
17. She believes in my dreams as if they were her own.
18. She loves a good high heel!
19. She hula-hoops!
20. And knows how to use a pogo stick!
21. Will do anything my sons ask her to do!
22. When my mother sends someone a card, she really sends them a card. She puts her heart into it.
23. She knows every single birthday, anniversary and special date!
24. My mom is just always there… literally and figuratively.
25. Her birthday jammies for the grandkids!
26. She has her uniforms!
27. She helps me clean my house. Enough said.
28. She helps me go after my goals.
29. She’s the kindest, most caring person I know.
30. She’s amazing at plucking eyebrows!
31. And curling hair!
32. She’s just the most incredible mom in the world… and was meant, meant, meant to be a mother.

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Audrey McClelland has been a digital influencer since 2005. She’s a mom of 5 and shares tips on her three favorite things: parenting, fashion and beauty. She’s also a Contemporary Romance Author.

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3 Comments

  1. 5.8.11
    admin said:

    Audrey… Your words bring tears of JOY! I have loved you forever… and ever… long before I met you that special day in May almost 33 years ago. I dreamed of you… loved you… and are blessed with you every moment of every day! Love you and thank you… I am honored by YOU. xoxox!! Mom

  2. 5.9.11
    Kim said:

    Wow you are spot on Audrey – she was absolutely meant to be a mother and you and your siblings are so very blessed. Everything you listed about your Mom makes her shine as a person as well as a Mom. I hope Mother’s Day was yet another beautiful gift for the both of you.

  3. 5.12.11
    Nancy said:

    You couldn’t have written a sweeter and more truthful post about your wonderful and loving mom. She is truly one of the best people I know. One of these days, I am going to actually meet her in person. For now though, I’ll just trust you to give her a big hug for me.

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