I know I promised office politics today but I’m still working at 11pm from home and just can’t do it justice. Instead….you get sap.
Since WB moved back home on April 19th from University, the adjustment has been interesting. And volatile at times.
He is trying to remember that this house is not a dorm room where you can just drop your things, leave dishes out and no one will care. I have been trying to remember he is an adult who has been living for the most part on his own for 8 months.
Our compromise? He confines the mess to his room and has successfully located the dishwasher. I only request that if he is not home for dinner or sleeping elsewhere for the night I at least get a text. So far I think he has the easier end of this compromise. I can not shut off my Mom gene.
Anyways, we had had a huge fight the day before Mother’s Day. About? No idea now. At the time? Considered throttling him. Granted I would have had to stand on a step stool for it as the lil shit is still growing.
As I personally have no expectations for Mother’s Day, I was surprised by WB. A card and a gift certificate for a pedicure, along with a gift certificate to the local book store.
The card? It made me cry.
Card:
Front: I wouldn’t be where I am today without that mom-like boost from you!
Inside: Yes, even with all my talent, charm and all round wonderfulness, I still needed that little something extra.
Inscription:
At times your “mom-like boost” consisted of you calling me a tool, but at least it got the job done.
Let’s face it, if it weren’t for those kicks in the butt or the hits on the head I probably wouldn’t have turned out the way I did.
You are easily the biggest reason I am who I am and for that I am grateful. Thank you for always putting up with me and taking care of me.
You have been an amazing mom all these years and you have also been a great friend. I don’t know what I would have done without you.
Love you tons! WB
PS Think of your gift as a little way to get away from it all when you need a break 
Maybe I did do something right.
Jennifer said,
May 14, 2009 at 11:03 pm
Yep, you totally did something right.
Hopefully, he won’t use the card and gifts as leverage the next time he leaves his crap all over the place.
I can’t believe you’ve posted three times in two days. I’m totally expecting the end of the world any time now…
Jen said,
May 15, 2009 at 3:13 am
Awww – see, you brought him up right!
badness jones said,
May 15, 2009 at 7:48 am
What a great kid. I hope mine turn out half as well!
alison said,
May 15, 2009 at 8:26 am
He’s a star. Good job, Mum.
And I’m with Jen on the posting, hey is that the hoofbeats of the 4 horsemen I hear….
Sizzle said,
May 15, 2009 at 11:13 am
Well deserved pampering and love. You did a good job with him.
Mi said,
May 15, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Pull that card out regularly. Especially when you find the freaking dishes under the couch. If you must, use it as leverage against HIM!