Upon waking up today I realized it is Mother’s Day. Much unhappy confusion in my brain as I tried to figure out how I overlooked such a thing, why I thought it was later in the year, and what I was going to do, since it was a bit late to send cards overseas and have them arrive in time. It’s even pre-printed in my planner!
Only after much urging from Sydney to confirm that I had the date right (“My planner says so! The flowers and cards are advertised all over the street!”) did I consult Wikipedia . . . and find that the UK celebrates mothers a month or so ahead of the US and Canada. My planner, though the same kind as the one I bought in the US, was bought over here last fall, and thus records the UK holidays, rather than the American ones. So, Moms, I have felt much guilt on your behalf this weekend, and I am glad that I have some time to try again. I suppose it would still be good to call home.
Erin
Alan Schmierer