A Mother's Day

Day 151:

As important as any holiday on the American calendar, Son, Mother's Day is one that in fact, every single person can celebrate, even if every person doesn't.  We're all born of a Mother, Boy'O, and most all of us, but boys especially, find our mothers to be our first love.  Certainly, that should be celebrated.

A Mothers' first celebration for the namesake of this special day is as honorable and prideful as anything that woman has done to this point in her life, if not a million times more-so.  Still, as is the case with most things, you just don't understand the brevity of it until you're living it, and prior to having a child of your own you realize all you've been doing for some time is taking for granted that your Mother is your Mother, and she's the only one you're ever going to have...  Heavy?  True...

Enter the Lion Heart...  Without any question, you, as is every child born into every family, are as great a gift as any we'll ever receive in this World, Conor.   And for my part I have your Mother to thank for that.  I will forever be grateful and I will forever celebrate this day, as much as any other, for your mother giving me, you.

To that end, it was an appreciative and celebrated day, Son.  Though truthfully, not unlike any other day... Aside from a gift as a token of appreciation and a card from me and you, we made our way through the day as we would any other Sunday; working together to see to it that you're happy and healthy, and maybe having a glass of wine or two along the way.

As it turned out we went to meet your Uncle Doug at Pearmund Cellars in Fauquier, VA and enjoy the fine Spring day.  And as is usually the case while you're in tow, you were unequivocally the hit of the party.  For there were many Mothers celebrating this special day, and some of those with their children, but your smile and good spirit can light up even the largest of outdoor patios and just about everybody there made a comment on just how handsome you are; something else I attribute to your Mother.

So Conor, we say Happy Mother's Day to Mommy and thank you.  Thank you for being the Mother you are, and thank you for this greatest gift... You... Your life.  Thank you...

I love you, Son.
-Dad