My Two Moms
By
Gerry Niskern
I have two “Moms” these days. They are the quintessential idea of a mom. They are both nurturing and helpful, loving and kind.
One son drives a Mazda Miata sports car and the other drives a Blue Toyota Suv. One car is easy to get into and one sure isn’t. But they both often take me where I need to go. One son checks with me every day by phone, the other by text.
One orders my groceries (I flunked Instant Cart 101). The other son brings lunch. One likes to do repairs and improvements on my home, the other, not so much. They are helping me through a rough patch.
Their Dad was a good caregiver so they get it honest. He set the example a long time ago. I’m reminded of another rough time many years ago when I was in bed with “morning sickness” expecting son #2 and my 4 year daughter made me a toast with butter. She put it by my bed and went off to play. Her two year old brother slipped in and, thankfully, ate it.
I’m glad I got to be the mom of those three. It was fun.
So, HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! ….. and be grateful for whatever form your Mom comes in on MOTHERS DAY 2025!
Happy Mother’s Day , Gerry , I hope your moms take you to lunch or bring it to you ! I
Thanks Mom,
I try, I really do
I love you Mom!
I’d like a ride in the Mazda Miata! Happy Mother’s Day.
Remembering Car Talk on NPR from Boston, The Tappet Brothers. One of the brothers had a Miata and talked about it often.