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10/31/2018
Last May, I was invited to my child's kindergarten class, where the moms were to receive a day of "pampering" from their own children. Of the 25 students, only 7 mothers were there. One arrived late, two left very early, and one had her cell phone going off the entire time. After my son painted my nails and brought me fresh fruit and "spa" water, the kids lined up to read letters to their moms.
In the letters, the children mentioned that their moms bought them cool toys, or they went on epic vacations or had great shopping dates with their mom. I worried when I realized my son wouldn't be able to brag about any of those things. I was a stay-at-home mom, and we didn't travel to exotic locations or get the coolest new toys.
However, when my six-year-old took to the podium, he stated loudly and proudly:
I love you, mom! I love you because you never put me in extended daycare after school. I love you because you make me happy when I am sad. I love you because you make me real meatballs. I love you because you don't buy store-made meatballs. I love you because you are the best mom on the whole earth.
Dr. Laura, I never sat more proudly in my entire life. I knew then and there that my job as a mother was to provide for my kids the life that no salaried job ever could.
Kelly
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