Happy Mothers Day from Mad Bomber®!
Mothers’ Day is fast approaching and I thought it time to reflect on MOTHERS. It’s not hard to speak about moms if you grew up lucky like me with a great mom, great Aunt’s, great grandmothers and Great Aunts.
I’m not sure how I hit the genetic lottery but all the Reynolds and McKinstry women seemed to be alpha-females with a great social sense, accommodating, welcoming, gracious and ready for a party: dancing and singing. Mom’s and women can be powerful influences. With one look, a raised eyebrow, a comment in a certain tone…and with barely a move they can get the men in their life moving for them. But the best mom’s do this with little notice and with the family’s good interest in mind. My mother was always there for us, home but busy, engaged, attentive, available, listening, supporting and encouraging but there was a line and boundaries too. Mom never had to touch or spank to punish. Just her disappointment was deep punishment when we failed or crossed a line with school (or police!).
Did anyone know before they had kids what mayhem kids can cause, what stress, what challenges daily/hourly? I certainly didn’t. And to think in the good old days when I grew up moms were mostly home everyday with kids without a break. Yet they cooked, cleaned, prepared meals and lunches, helped with homework all with a smile and tons of patience. If I had to summarize my mother (and most of the “mother” figures in my life) I’d say she is gracious, welcoming, warm and fun, and above all well respected. What a lucky guy I was and am.
Thanks MOM.
Brent Reynolds - Chairman
