PLANS

Isn't it amazing how just planning fun weekends brightens up months and months? Everyone should be able to have one weekend every few months with no cares and responsibilities. Unfornately, that is only available to us "Old Farts". The people who need it most are young people with children. Having children is life's greatest reward. Also, it is life's greatest challenge. It means years of going through life exhausted and putting off your own needs. Mother's Day is the only day of the whole year that Mom's actually get recognition. Wouldn't it be great if all kids and husbands really truly did pay homage.

How about this for an idea?

Husband gets up with kids. They all work together and tidy the house. They then leave a full pot of coffee, some cut up fruit and some tasty bagels on the counter. Next they all leave the house and stay gone for several hours. When they return, they bring lovely take out food and some flowers. When dinner is over, Mom sits on the couch while dishes are washed and Hubby bathes the kids and get them ready for bed. Surprise! Mom got to read a whole book today. She also got a nice long bath! The answering machine gets all calls so she didn't talk to anyone she didn't want to talk to.

Talk about fantasy. The average husband will buy some gift that Mom probably didn't want and go about his normal routine.

Anyway, I'm going to my daughters next weekend. I hope I can give her a break!