Mother's Day? Can't say I'm a huge fan. Other than bringing me to life, my mom hasn't given me a whole lot. For one thing, she's been in prison for half of my life, which has made our relationship quite strained, as you would imagine. Even when she wasn't in prison? On the weekends we'd spend at her house, she'd usually stick us with a babysitter so she could go to dance clubs.

She says prison has changed her, but I don't know if I'm convinced yet. I have conflicting feelings on this matter. So, no I won't be buying flowers or sending cards to anyone. Maybe I'll return to this tradition when she gets out, but can flowers say what I really should be saying to her? "Hey, I don't really know how to feel about you, because you've spent so much of my life NOT being my mother..." No, I think I'd rather just come out and say that and skip the flowers.

Still, I think it's important to be thankful to your parents. I don't think we should designate one day (or, I guess two, since there isn't just Parents Day... it's Mother's Day then Father's Day). Why can't we just always be thankful? Unless they don't deserve it...

Anyway, have a good day, whether you're celebrating your mom/grandma/sister/aunt, etc., or not. :]

Labels: holidays, Mom, mother's day, parents, prison