Well, Mother's Day is coming up on us again. Are you ready to “WOW” your mom with a show of thanks and gratitude? Will you honestly remember what motherhood is all about and what she did for you? To prepare you for adulthood, the stresses of life, teaching you how to make lemon-aide out of lemons.
Some say the Mother's Day is too commercialized now, but what was it really for to begin with? Originally conceived by Julia Ward Howe after the American Civil War as a day honoring (in her opinion) the inherent pacifism of mothers, Mother's Day now simply celebrates motherhood and thanks mothers.
The first Mother's Day as we would recognize it was celebrated in Grafton, West Virginia, on May 10, 1908, in the church where the elder Anna Jarvis had taught Sunday School. Grafton is the home to the International Mother's Day Shrine. From there, the custom caught on — spreading eventually to 45 states. Finally the holiday was declared officially by states beginning in 1912, and in 1914 the President, Woodrow Wilson, declared the first national Mother's Day.
Mother's Day is a busy time of year for mail in many countries. In 1973, the U.S. Postal Service was held up for eight days because of the number of letters and cards.
Here are just a few quotes from people that we have heard of but never thought to have a mother. They honored their mothers with these wonderful and memorable words about motherhood.
James Fenton: The lullaby is the spell whereby the mother attempts to transform herself back from an ogre to a saint
Oliver Wendell Holmes: The real religion of the world comes from women much more than from men – from mothers most of all, who carry the key of our souls in their bosoms
Abraham Lincoln: I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.
Chinese Proverb: There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.
Remember mom, she was the world to you in your childhood, the weirdo in your youth and the guide in your adulthood. She is “Mom.”
A Lifetime Of Love
Romance isn't about how much money you lavish on another. It's about attracting the object of your affection. Romance is about making dreams and fantasies come true. Romance is defined as ?an exciting and mysterious quality; a relationship between two lovers.? It is the ?act of making your partner feel loved.? Romance is more than an act, it's a state of being. It's the heart, the soul and the mind working together to create an adventure, and increase enthusiasm for one another.
?Romance means intimacy and connection, which means paying attention to detail. It's making her lunch or giving him a massage. It's making the bed together and cuddling. It's holding hands and leaving little ?love notes? around the house. It's touching and feeling and listening and sharing. It's excitement and serenity, spontaneity and planning. It's telling the other person what you want, and doing the things the other person likes. It's connecting deeply.
Romance is about timing, imagination, exploration and creativity. Being Romantic is about?. being creative, being willing to take a risk. Sometimes it's being sweet. Sometimes it's being silly. Romance is about ? the right attitude. And attitude can cost you a little or a lot. True romantics have the right attitude; and use imagination to cultivate loving, sensual relationships.
So just how do you develop the right attitude? Start out with little acts of affection, little things to show you care and can be romantic. Here are a few suggestions (excerpted from the book, Romance on a Budget) to help you spark your imagination.
- This Kiss (#10) ? You must remember this; a kiss is still a kiss? kiss often. Repeat several times.
- Look into My Eyes (#11) ? When you gaze into each others eyes, everyone else seems to disappear. And looking intensely at one another can send a message to your lover that can lead to other things.
- You Light up my Life (#15) - Spray the perfume or cologne you wear on a light bulb. When the light is turned on the scent of you will fill the room.
- What a Feeling (#19) ? Tell your love how much you appreciate him/her. Write your message on a post-it-note and stick it where it is sure to be found.
- Get out of your Comfort Zone (Intro) ? Do something impulsive, even a little risky that will excite your lover and ignite the romance.
Like the song says ?Love Don't come easy.? I believe that ?Romance Don't Come Easy. ? But with a little practice and planning, the results can be thrillllllllling?.
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