my mom and me!
With Mother’s Day coming up this Sunday, there is no better time to reflect on how lucky I am to have such a wonderful mom. She already knows that I love her to death, but here are just some of the infinite reasons why I adore her:
1. She’s a fighter. Two years ago my mom slipped at work and broke her elbow. Despite having an arm filled with gizmos and gadgets she still set out to learn how to play golf recently and isn’t letting her injury get in the way of fun!
2. She’s a very hard worker. Nine times out of ten if I call my mom during the work day she won’t pick up. It’s not because she doesn’t care, but because she’s working so darn hard! The woman works for Ellis Medicine here in Schenectady and spends her days running between the hospital’s two campuses, sitting in on meetings, and directing a plethora of people.
3. She still makes time for me! It’s funny — after transferring from BC to Union, I thought I would see my family all the time. Ironically enough, I actually see them less than when I was in Chestnut Hill. Really it’s because we’re all so happy and involved now, but my mom still takes time to meet up for a treat once in a while and grab a special bite to eat together during the day.
6. She is brave. After earning her undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University at Albany, my mom did her first semester of Law School at Columbia University. Despite the name and the prestige (and the city!), she hated her time there. That December she made one of the bravest decisions, which has also helped me with my personal journey through school: she decided to quit. Just like that she scratched what had been her life plan since she was a little girl and instead followed what felt right. I have so much respect for her decision. If my mom wasn’t able to make this tough move, I don’t know if I would have ever found the courage to transfer out of BC. My mother is a very rational and sensible person and for her to have made this decision is such a strong move in my mind.
7. She knows how to treat herself. My mom is the first to say no when I or my sisters ask for a candy bar at the check-out line of a store (to this day I think it is an unbelievable treat when she actually agrees!), but the lady does know when pampering is permitted. After years of unwillingly driving around the “mom van,” she finally got a sporty spice car just for herself!
8. She is supportive. Neither of my parents were ever sticklers about my grades or extra-curricular activities (my twin and I were so competitive with each other that my parents actually had to tell us to stop trying so hard). Nonetheless, my mom always knows when to be the cheerleader. She has come to every one of my concerts, awards ceremonies, and events without me even needing to ask her! At the end of the day, what more could a daughter ask for?
I love you, Mom! You are my greatest role model! xoxo, Cat
Is your mother visiting the Capital Region for the holiday? Take her to Albany’s annual Tulip Festival! It is always a great time!
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