“No matter how old a mother is she watches her middle-aged children for signs of improvement.”
-Florida Scott-Maxwell, The Measure of My Days (1968)

Does a mother ever stop being a mother? No. It’s as simple as that. There is always a connection between us, there is always a feeling of “unfinished business” because a mother considers her child a “work in progress!” And with the most loving intention, she wants what is best for us. To all moms out there: “Mom, I have what is best for me, I have you for a mother. You taught me to make good decisions, and I want you to know that you can trust me to make the best decisions for myself. I love you. Happy Mother’s Day! And yes, I will clean my room!”
-Lissa Coffey