Being Mother's Day weekend, I thought my two sons would reflect on their lives and recall all the things I have done for them to make life easier, safer and happier. Its only Saturday now, so I have yet to see what the special day has in store for me. I don't have my hopes high; my younger son is on the opposite side of the country for college and has no money but the allowance I give him. My older son, Andrew, is actually home this weekend, but he is so scatter-brained with concern over what is going on in his own life, I don't expect much to happen because of him.
Actually, I do know that he bought me a polo shirt from Abercrombie and Fitch, one of my favorite stores. The reason why I know he did this is because 1.) I saw the bag and 2.) I told my older brother to tell him that a polo shirt from that store would be a great Mother's Day gift for me.
I noticed that rather than Andrew reflecting what he has learned from me, I am actually reflecting on what I have learned from him and that is to MAKE LISTS.
You see Andrew has always been an organized young man and has made lists to help him get through school. He carried that practice on through boot camp and now in the military, he still carries around a small notepad to write his "to-do" lists and enjoys it each time he checks something off of it, that little sigh of relief that comes with it as he tells him self, "that's one more off the list!"
I need that feeling of satisfaction each day to get me through my recent feelings of inconsistent energy and despair that I am not doing enough for everyone who needs me...including me.
I'm going to buy myself a small notepad tomorrow.
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