Happy Mothers Day

This post is a tribute to my mum. My lovely mum, Marion, was born in Sheringham, Norfolk but when my lovely nan had a large family she moved them down south to ensure that her children would have a better chance to find work.

When my mum reached retirement age she moved back to her roots for a better quality of life (cheaper houses) and to be near other family living there too.

Now she is a three to four hours drive away, at best, and it is really difficult for us to see each other especially as we are self employed and often work six or seven days a week.

My mum doesn’t like technology and doesn’t have a computer or even a mobile phone. Since I have been keeping my chicken keeping blog I have been printing out each weeks posts and sending them to my mum. I then phone her a few days later, giving her time to receive it and read it, and we have a good natter, for anything up to an hour.

I feel this helps to keep us close and lately I have included the garden and outside trips sometimes too, so that my mum can see what is going on in my life.

Usually I send my mum flowers for Mothers Day but being one of three daughters I am always aware that she may get three lots of flowers so this year I wanted to do something different.

I want to start by saying “HAPPY MOTHERS MUM” and instead of a bouquet I will share a little spring from our garden.

Spring bulbs in the garden

Primula

And I am also sending a few goodies for mum to enjoy.

Some gifts for my mum

The little cushion says “mums are like flowers, they brighten up your day”, the chocolates are a little treat and I do have to choose things that can be sent through the post (not too heavy).

This may seem a little early but I also have to be aware that there are no post deliveries in Sheringham on Saturday or Sunday so to reach mum by Friday, I must post by Wednesday, to be sure it will get there in time.

Anyway to sum it all up, this one is just for you mum. Happy Mothers Day with lots and lots of love, Carol xxxx