Well, BossLady...
It's your first Mother's Day!!! Can you believe that? Although we're goofy enough to celebrate anniversaries like the first day we met (the "meetaversary"), the first day we started dating and the day that you agreed to marry me, I have to say that the importance of Mother's Day has leapfrogged our other celebratory dates. Why? Simply because you're such a fantastic mother and have taken to it like a duck to water.
And I think the duck analogy is a good one. Because I've always thought that great parenting is a lot like being a duck. Everything may look smooth on the surface but underneath it all, you've got to paddle like hell. And ever since the Peanut was born seven months ago, you've proven yourself to be a championship paddler.
As the saying goes, the proof is in the pudding. The Peanut is a wonderfully happy and well-adjusted little child. Your mother's milk has provided her with perfect health. And your generous love has given her such a happy spirit. Seriously, I'm surprised the kid's face doesn't crack, she smiles so much. And though I know the Peanut and I have an extremely close and special bond, her face always lights up when you walk into the room. When I'm playing with her on the floor, she always has to look up every once in awhile to make sure that you're still in the room. And needless to say, on those very rare occasions when the Peanut gets a little fussy, nothing calms her down like being in your arms and hearing you sing to her.
It's so funny to me that it was only 5 years ago when you told me that you weren't really sure you wanted to have kids. You were so worried that it would be a deal-breaker for our relationship. I know this was because we were having such a great time together. We were free to travel whenever we wanted at a moment's notice. We could stay up late talking, laughing or making love. And then we could sleep in the next day until noon. We'd have endless dinners out on the town all the time, either by ourselves or with friends (was there a sushi chef in NY who didn't know us by face?) Then, there were the weekly movies, the 5-hour karaoke bar marathons, the cocktail parties, and the spontaneous weekend trips to Paris. Remember when we actually used to go out clubbing?
But now...life is different. The addition of the Peanut to our family has certainly altered our lifestyle. And though I sometimes miss some of the freedoms of our past, I wouldn't trade our current life for anything in the world. I couldn't be happier than I am right now. And as for you? I never had any doubts. All the traits that make you a great wife, lover and friend also make you a great mother. The Peanut and I have talked about it over the past few months and we both agree...you're the bomb! So happy Mother's Day, honey! You're a natural!
Love,
Moi
(p.s. And a very happy Mother's Day to all you other moms out there. No matter how much respect and appreciation is thrown your way, I know you all deserve much more. And though I tend to shun the Hallmark-created holidays, this is one that I think is well-deserved. So I hope today you get all the love and recognition that you're entitled to. Happy Mother's Day!)
Hey thanks, MD. And what a nice tip o' the hat to the Boss Lady...
Posted by: panthergirl | May 08, 2005 at 09:58 PM
Ha! "Meetaversery". I love that!
You are such an amazing husband and father. The BossLady and Peanut are as lucky to have you as you are to have them.
Posted by: Kristie | May 08, 2005 at 10:28 PM
Happy first Mother's Day, BossLady! Hope ya had a great one!
Posted by: Mimi | May 08, 2005 at 10:35 PM
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Posted by: JJ Daddy in Savannah | May 09, 2005 at 08:09 AM
I'm with Kristie! You guys celebrate your "meetaversary"? That's the cutest thing I've ever heard of! Wait until I tell my husband! Another day to celebrate! Yay!
Happy 1st Mother's Day, Boss Lady!
Posted by: Gillian | May 09, 2005 at 08:31 AM
That is so sweet.
Posted by: landismom | May 09, 2005 at 09:41 AM
Awww, thank you! And happy mother's day to BossLady too!
Posted by: Queen of Ass | May 09, 2005 at 10:03 AM
I LOVE the duck analogy. So true, isn't it? Thanks for the mother's day wishes. Hope you had a great one, Bosslady!
Posted by: Alicia | May 09, 2005 at 10:26 AM
Awwww...such a sweet post to the Bosslady! She's lucky to have such a great husband who appreciates her and all the other mothers on the planet.
Posted by: Christina | May 09, 2005 at 04:11 PM
Yes, Happy Mother's Day. Many blessings.
Posted by: Pope Benedict XVI | May 10, 2005 at 11:00 AM
Just a side note: Hallmark didn't invent Mothers' Day ... it was originally celebrated by the Greeks in the 7th century, though it was called "Hilaria" and was dedicated to Rhea, the Mother of the Gods. (Earthbound mothers got flowers, too.)
Posted by: Misti | May 11, 2005 at 08:20 AM
Hah! So we're not the only ones who still celebrate our "Meetiversary"!
Of course, for us, that's easy - it always falls on New Year's Eve...
Now, the real question is, do we still celebrate our "Meativersary"? You betcha we do.
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