She Loves Me Like A Rock

by Leslie

It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet some brilliant mothers; to celebrate, learn from and be inspired by our differences, while drawing strength and support from the common ground we share.

This is Motherhood: Showing you a new face each month in 2008.

This month’s This Is Motherhood feature columnist isn’t just any mother; she is my mother.

She took me completely by surprise when she submitted her piece. It hadn’t occurred to me to invite her to participate. But I’m glad she did. I think she wrote something incredible. I’ve read it over and over and still find myself choking back tears. Maybe it’s because I’m her daughter and I understand the meaning of the words she chose. Or maybe it’s because I’m now a mother that I understand.

I hope you’ll read her column and let us know what you think, right after the obligatory This Is Motherhood interview.

Leslie: As most of my readers know, our family is part of our nation’s fastest growing demographic: we live in a multigenerational home. What’s it like living with me - your adult daughter - and my family? How has it affected your role as mom?

Georgina: I have to sit back and let you be the mom in the household. When you were growing up-especially as a teenager–I always felt that I had to be a very strong figure in your life. Now I see you being the strong figure in your kid’s lives. I am enjoying it.

Leslie: You’re more than mom, now. You are also a grandmother. Has your view of motherhood changed since the birth of your grandchildren?

Georgina: My view of motherhood has stayed the strong view I have always had. Life is all about your children. It has always bothered me when people look at children and say “there is the world of tomorrow”. They are the word today and we overlook their values and opinions too easily.

Leslie: What has been your biggest challenge as a mother?

Georgina: Life has really thrown our family into some heartbreaking and tough situations. I think that my biggest challenge has been to try to keep us family. That is when we are our strongest.

Leslie: What is your proudest mommy moment?

Georgina: I think my proudest moment was when you realized that you were worth more than you were told. I watched you crawl out of a tough situation and stand on your own–then you went out and found your dream–having your own family and children.

Leslie: If you were given a day completely to yourself where you could do whatever you wanted - money is no object - how would you spend that day?

Georgina: I would spend it at HOME!!! Where else is there?

Please go and read this months edition of This Is Motherhood!

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Comments

6 Cool Kids Came To Play

Jen in MI on June 2, 2008 10:49 am
It’s so funny, Leslie - when I saw the picture go up yesterday, I thought, “That’s a woman I’d like to get to know” - I just love your Mom’s pic. This all figures, now! Heading over to read her article now.
Jen in MI on June 2, 2008 10:50 am
Oh my gosh! What a wonderful piece. You are both so lucky. I loved your Mom’s comments about your Dad, too.
Daddy Forever on June 2, 2008 9:34 pm
So, what was your mom’s answer to your question about dating? My girls will never be allowed to date. Never. Ever. Not sure how’d they’ll get married. I’ll figure that one out later.
Will on June 5, 2008 1:21 am
she a great mother and grandmother and she makes you feel like you are one of hers own
Toni on June 5, 2008 12:03 pm
I just realized I never commented on this which is ludicrous because it deserved to be commented on immediately. Obviously you got some of your best writing skills from your mom.
Karly on June 10, 2008 4:51 pm
Ah, your mama’s article is awesome. I love it…almost made ME cry.