I am grateful for a loving family dynamic this mother’s day. ♡

I’ve been exceptionally busy this weekend. Between Ed’s birthday yesterday and mother’s day goodness today, I think I need a nap!

In all seriousness, although I am serious about the nap, I am truly grateful for the family I have. My daughter messaged me early this morning to wish me a Happy Mother’s Day.

Throughout the day I’ve received messages from friends and the family I chose (not blood, but family all the same). I am truly grateful they thought of me today. I thought my daughter was going to be the one and only.

I was pleasantly surprised!

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I’m sure you’ve seen the increase in business-related discussions. I’ve been working all weekend to build up my business content. I wish to showcase my capabilities to all. I have Fiverr on hold, pending W-9 confirmation. I’ve got project packages prepped like no other.

If I am anything, I am full of tenacity. I’ve got that grit to push myself ahead!

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Ed and I went to breakfast this morning. Every place was packed. We were about to leave Bob Evans when the manager rushed us to an open table. I thanked her for finding us a space, and she wished me a Happy Mother’s Day. We go semi-regularly for breakfast on the weekend.

My business mind immediately thought:

Now this is a manager who knows what customer retention is!

I love that I can recognize and appreciate those things. It meant a lot all the same.

Ed and I are bigger people, yet she still found us a spot that isn’t overly crowded together. Her service is impeccable. I know she would thrive in a bigger corporation if she ever leaves.

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As I have mentioned frequently, I have a “corner (of the bedroom) office.” Ed was fantastic, and he bought me a 6-foot, height-adjusting table that is now my desk. Most desks are too low for my height, hurting my back.

I set this one up at chest level. I am forced to sit up straight, taking the strain off my abused lumbar. It is so much better…

I also have compression socks that fit now. They are knee-high in length. That should help some with my circulation issues.

I am on the right track to working healthier. I love how that man supports my educational and business goals without complaint.

I cannot speak for all women, but anytime I’ve had a relationship where I needed a little support… it died fast. During the past six years, I have faced many physical and emotional struggles.

He “rah rah’d” in my corner every time, letting me lean while I kept moving forward. Eventually, I found the strength to force myself while he just cheered. He depends on me for some things, and I rely on him for some. If that isn’t a healthy blend of co-existence, I don’t know what is.

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I am grateful for motherhood on this day. Family matters, no matter how you blend.

What makes your mom (or your support team, if you are a mom) special to you?

Have a great evening, everyone! I look forward to talking more tomorrow.