Happy Mother's Day

 Sunday, May 09/21

I'd like to take the moment to offer up my sincerest thoughts and wish all the mom's out there a very Happy Mother's Day.

Being a parent isn't easy nor does it garner the recognition that it should, being a mom is even harder as you are usually the glue holding things together behind the scenes.

We aren't issued a how-to-guide when we become parents but somehow instinctually we seem to know what needs to be done, well at least the female part of our species does as I'm the first to admit when we had my son I turned to my ex more times than I care to admit with what had to be that proverbial "deer in the headlights" look on my face whenever something new came up.

To this day I still remember the panic I felt when she told me she was going out with her girlfriends and leaving me alone with him and asked her "like are you sure that is a smart thing to do babe?"

She laughed and said I had it this and don't stress too much, use it as another opportunity to bond with him, which I did and continued to do from that point onwards.

I've sent out Happy Mother's Day texts to three women today:

My ex as she is an amazing mom and did a wonderful job helping to raise our children into the adults they are today

My daughter who has followed in her mom's footsteps and makes Jack and Solara feel so loved and wanted in this crazy world we call home 

My son's girlfriend as she now carries the next generation and will hold him in her arms this coming August

There was a fourth that I wanted to send but held back as it's no longer my place, though not a day goes by that I don't wish it was and I could send texts as they popped into my head.

My name is Marcus and I hope today finds you sharing warm thoughts and reaching out to loved ones to remind them of how much they mean to you and saying those precious words we all want to hear "I love you"........................