Mothers' Day

It's two days away and I really didn't address my mom in any blogs. That's because there is no blog that is enough to hold her.
I am from a time where moms could spank their children. I don't mean beat or slap, but a well aimed hand at a round bottom did make a difference in behavior.
I am from the time when moms expected to be kissed at night, usually before we were being tucked in and after we said our prayers.
I am from a time where moms stayed home, and if they had to work, it was 2nd or 3rd shift so they were there when the kids got up, got out, and came home.
I am from the time when moms had husbands - not significant others, or special friends.
I am from the time when you knew what homemade meant.
I am from the time where you weren't embarassed when mom stood on the porch and called your name because there were no cell phones, you didn't wear a watch, and you rarely went out to play beyond the sound of her voice.
I am from the time when Mothers' Day was for corsages and hand made cards - we went to church so she could show us off - she still made dinner but we did the dishes without complaining.
I am from the time when "mother" wasn't half a word - it was a whole word that meant everything to those lucky enough to have one.
I am from the time where when my mother died, it left a hole that I am yet to fill.
I am from a time when we understood that one day is not enough - Happy Mothers Day to all!