Mother’s Day is almost here, so I’m being pro-active on behalf of my family. Instead of letting them fret and stew about what to get Mommy Dearest on the big day, they can check this wish list for a suitable gift. I know, my thoughtfulness is a marvel to endure behold.
10. A swimming pool. But only if it comes with a pool guy to do the upkeep. Because the man of steel says a pool is perfectly fine, but he won’t take care of it.
9. An orchard of fruit trees. Starting with cherry, then plum, pear, apricot, and peach. (I actually am getting a cherry tree, or this would be in the number 1 spot. But in case anyone needs my preferred orchard progression in future years, here it is.)
8. A fancy espresso maker. With a barista to operate and maintain it. Because when I make fancy coffee drinks, they never taste quite right. And because I’m death to small appliances.
7. A gift card to Burgie’s Coffee House is a more than acceptable substitute for #8.
6. A day in which my help is not required to make any decisions, solve any problems, or schedule anything for anyone.
5. A month-long vacation to visit Civil War battlefields.
4. Our kids, their spouses, and the man of steel watching Support Your Local Sheriff together and laughing ourselves silly.
3. To hold our babies again and watch their faces light up when their Grandma Elsie and Grandma Dorothy come through the door.
2. Years of hugs from our grandson and a lifetime to read stories together.
1. To live near our children’s families and be involved in their lives.
What’s on your Mother’s Day Wish List? Leave a comment in the box.
