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Breakfast in Bed, children, daughters, Diana Schwenk, family, growing up, humour, Hump Day Chronicles, joy, love, memories, Mother's Day, Relationships
This past Sunday, my daughter Michaela and her boyfriend Josh drove 5 hours south to spend the weekend with me for Mother’s Day. We had an awesome visit, but more on that in a minute.
Having had a chance to reflect on our weekend got me to thinking about Mother’s Days of the past. The beautiful handcrafted cards and noodle art. Going to a department store, handing over $20 and being told to go to the other end of the store so she could surprise me with a gift. Michaela could never wait for the actual day though, begging me “please mom, please, please, please, can I give you your present early, puh-leeeeeeaaaaaassssseeeeeeee?”
And when she began getting an allowance, the gifts bought with her own money from garage sales, dollar stores and convenience stores ranging from coffee mugs and statuettes to books, candles and bubble bath became Mother’s Day fare.
Then there were the ‘breakfasts in bed.’ Don’t get me wrong, I appreciated the effort, really. But I’m not a breakfast eater and the meals that were brought to me in bed (really early in the morning, like before dawn because she was excited) included microwaved Kraft Dinner, burnt toast drenched in butter, cereal with sprinkles and Ants on a Log.
That was then…
You’re old enough to know now Michaela, that when I sent you out of the room to fetch something, I was tossing these meals, lovingly made by you, into the garbage and pretending I’d gobbled it down when you came back. Love You! ❤ MOM
Flash forward to the present. My little girl ain’t no little girl no more. She’s a 20 year-old woman with a life of her own and a bright future ahead of her. It had been a while since we’d seen each other and I had been counting down the days to Mother’s Day like a little kid counts down the days to Christmas.
And a wonderful weekend it was; including a visit to the Calgary Zoo, a lovely bouquet of flowers and being treated to Mother’s Day breakfast at a restaurant whose menu did not include any of the above-mentioned delicacies.
This is now…
What a great Mother’s Day! I loved our chats on the bed, on the balcony and in the car where we also demonstrated our Kelly Clarkson singing for Josh. Michaela, thanks for making this Mother’s Day and all the ones in the past so special!
~ HUMP DAY CHRONICLES ~
What was your most memorable breakfast in bed?
When in New Places said:
Sounds like a perfect Mother’s Day!
I’m so happy you had such a terrific day with wonderful company!
~ Andrea ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
It was a couple of great days – thanks Andrea!
Diana xo
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markbialczak said:
I love the pictures, all of them, then and now, Diana. I don’t know how I missed out on seeing them until just now.
And, really, there’s no such thing as a bad Mother’s or Father’s Day present, no matter what it is.
Finally, I prefer my breakfasts out of bed.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you Mark. You’re right, there is no such thing as a bad present. I can remember my kitchen and her room filled with art!
And as far as breakfast goes, I usually don’t eat any so if I’m still in bed by the time I eat (lunch time), there’s a whole other issue that needs to be addressed! 🙂
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LFFL said:
Awww, that’s so sweet. Sounds like it was awesome.
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dianasschwenk said:
It was awesome ❤
Thanks for stopping in LFFL!
Diana xo
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Sheryl said:
Breakfast in bed has always been a really special part of Mother’s Day for me. Belated Happy Mothers Day wishes!
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dianasschwenk said:
Same to you Sheryl – thank you!
Diana xo
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mrs fringe said:
Sounds like you had a perfect Mother’s Day! 🙂 I don’t think we ever did breakfasts in bed, but like you, I’m not a breakfast eater, and there have been many years of me trying to smile and eat whatever was prepared. ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
Mothers have stomachs like cast drums! haha ❤
Diana xo
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utesmile said:
Glad you had a lovely Mother’s day Diana, it is special when they make the long journey just for you. I used to bring my parents breakfast in bed and they loved it, on a Sunday !
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dianasschwenk said:
You’re a good daughter!
Diana xo
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Jean said:
That’s great that M-day was warm and special for you Diana. Happy for you!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you so much Jean!
Diana xo
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joannerambling said:
I can’t remember the last time I had breakfast in bed
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dianasschwenk said:
me neither Jo-Anne, but if it spares me celery with peanut butter and raisins, I’m ok with it. 🙂
Diana xo
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Val Boyko said:
Thank you for sharing the earlier photos and today’s! So much love and joy on this journey of motherhood. All three of you are awesome!!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Val. I first read your comment on my phone and thought 3 of us? Who’s the third I wondered. Oh Josh! Sorry Josh. ❤
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cyclingrandma said:
Lovely! Sounds like a wonderful day. I remember all the school art projects and efforts for Mothers’ Day too — so sweet– and they were always so excited to give gifts.
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dianasschwenk said:
Like they would burst out of their skin, right? Thanks for stopping in and reading my walk down memory lane.
Diana xo
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elizabeth2560 said:
Great post.
My favourite Mother’s Day treat was the look on the face of my second son as I opened his present, which was a ring. “Its a diamond!” he exclaimed, unable to contain his excitement that he was able to buy such a precious gift from his $2 allowance.
I still have the ring. 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Aww that is so sweet Elizabeth! Thanks for sharing that story. ❤
Diana xo
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rachelcarrera said:
Aww, that’s so sweet!! What a terrific daughter you have! ❤ Great post! xoxo 😀
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you my dear!
Diana xo
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rachelcarrera said:
🙂
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Jennifer's Journal said:
Beautiful post! ❤ I think I got burnt cheez whiz toast and orange juice in bed once.
Diana, you look so young with your baby girl. And is it just me, or do Michaela and Josh bear a resemblance to each other?
Jennifer x
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dianasschwenk said:
I look young because it was TWENTY years ago Jennifer! haha! I hadn’t really ever thought they looked alike, but they do have similar eyes don’t they?
Diana xo
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Jennifer's Journal said:
Yes, they do. When my daughter started dating her husband, I thought they looked alike too (glasses, curly hair, features). But not anymore.
I wish I still looked like I did in that 1998 picture with Mom on my wedding day. Oh, well, such is life. 🙂 I have loads of company!
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dianasschwenk said:
I’m ok with the way I look especially when I don’t wear my reading glasses – HA!
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Jennifer's Journal said:
Ha, ha! I love your face, D. 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks, now if only you were a man! 😉 !
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Don said:
Great post Diana. I also have to confess that I’m not really a breakfast person so I understand your actions completely. But that said, what a joy it must be to have a daughter like that. 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Haha! Thanks Don! Yes she is a complete joy and gift to me.
Diana xo
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Rose said:
Love this! Sounds like you have a wonderful daughter, who is much loved. Warms the heart, for sure.
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dianasschwenk said:
She is amazing Rose – thank you!
Diana xo
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Magnolia Beginnings said:
Oh you brought back such a sweet memory of my two youngest making me wait while they found my present and then paid for it. They had gone a little over budget and I could see them at the register, even though I wasn’t supposed to be watching, while a woman behind them gave a few dollars so they wouldn’t have to put anything back. I tried to catch her to pay her back but she wouldn’t have it. I’m always trying to pay that one forward. Happy belated Mother’s day to you. So happy you had your girl with you. : )
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dianasschwenk said:
Oh I love that woman – what a wonderful thing for her to do!
Thank you and Happy belated Mother’s Day to you too. ❤
Diana xo
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bodhisattvaintraining said:
I need a ‘love’ button for this post 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
(smiling) Thank you my dear!
Diana xo
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stuffitellmysister said:
So glad you had your baby duck for mother’s day! Love ALL the pics! 🙂 No breakfast for me!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks so much! It was fun to have her here. 🙂
Diana xo
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stuffitellmysister said:
I know you two are a blast together, too♥ Sweetness
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