July 18, 2009

Happy 70th Birthday, Mom!



Here she is, in a very rare moment of relaxation. My mother is not the laid back type, she is always busy doing something, but I guess that's why she looks so good at age 70!

This week, a book I have been waiting for arrived from Amazon. It's a Ruth Reichl book entitled Not Becoming My Mother & other things she taught me along the way. To be perfectly honest, I didn't see the "and other things she taught me..." part of the title until the book arrived. Not becoming my mother has been one of the focuses of my adult life, and all the while I thought that was my bit of rebellion. Turns out that (just like Ruth's mother) I suppose that's what my mother wants. That's what parents want- for you to have it better than they did. For you to take advantage of the times and attitudes in the world in ways they were less encouraged to. For you to not become them but perhaps to become, in some way, a better them. I certainly haven't lived up to that, but I am fortunate and thankful to have the opportunity to tell her that I'm trying.


Here she is on my birthday making my cake. Mom, happy birthday, I love you and I wish I was there to make you a birthday cake...and the eggs.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Was this the cake I messed up? I think it tasted great. but was lopsided!
You have certainly already exceeded me in your many accomplishments, and I am so proud of all of you (including Beth A, Lesley A, and Steve L-not to mention Caroline Louise and Charles Griggs
love and hugs,
(:ma
ps I haven't seen these pics before!

Anonymous said...

That was a lovely tribute to a most deserving (and self-sacrificing) mom. Happy Birthday, Bobbi! -P0p

The Cookbook Junkie said...

Wow! She looks a lot younger than 70.

Happy Birthday!

JB said...

That was beautiful - I am going to have to show this link on my blog.

Arties32 said...

Thank you, J.B. Cookbook Junkie- she does look and act a lot younger. Doesn't 70 sound so old?! But I guess 70 is the new 60? Thanks for complimenting my old ma :)

Anonymous said...

Thank you all for your kind comments. As one of my oldest friends (who also turned 70 this week) said-"I think we are no longer middle-aged'-we're OLD!!!!!
(:

Anonymous said...

Thank you all for your kind comments. as an old friend from grade school said, "let's face it-we are old."
(:

Arties32 said...

Ma, they say your mind is the first thing to go, and judging from your two comments, one after the other, I would have to agree. Hee hee.

Anonymous said...

Yes, I think it is going------
I didn't think the comment went through the first time!!!!!
(:

Anonymous said...

Last blog post - July 18th.
Today's date - September 2nd.

I'm just saying.

Sparki

JB said...

ha-ha Sparki!