I raised two sons - an architect and a writer. They couldn't be more different and I couldn't love or be more proud of each of them - celebrating their differences. The entire of herd of boys (grandson and two almost grandsons included) are coming over on Sunday to have a picnic and celebrate Mother's Day. I wasn't expecting any delivery today. But there was this box of flowers on my front porch. It never even crossed my mind that is could be from one of my sons - I'm a little slow sometimes.
The architect, Michael, got a pretty hefty promotion this year. Did I say I was proud of him? He is now in charge of architects, structural engineers and electrical engineers (can never say that without thinking of Archie Bunker) for his firm in Indianapolis, IN. He designs pharmaceutical plants. His wife handles holidays and presents - always. But my son sent me these this year. Himself!
So after I finished crying I knew what my shot for today would be. But I couldn't just take a photo of a vase of flowers. I had to try the vanishing background thing. I keep saying I am going to buy some material - but today I had to raid my closet for something to use and build up a box to drape it on and Voila! The Mother's Day Roses.
I cannot write about today without at least telling you about my youngest son the writer. He finally realized that writing might not feed him. So he went back to school at the ripe old age of 30 and finished his undergrad degree. He is currently working on his Masters at NKU and tutoring mostly foreign students in writing. He will also be teaching an English 101 class this Fall. He continues to write the Great American Novel and, most importantly, he is happy.
You have such sweet sons to buy all these flowers for you. Apparently artistic abilities run in the family - architecture, writing, photographing... :-). Have a great Mother's day!
Cathy, you are the perfect mother, I bet you never ask for anything. So glad your son did something special for you. Both sons sound like they are creative, just in different areas.
@grannysue Thanks Linda. He is sweet. @anazad511 Thanks Ana. I plan to. @jenniferruge Thank you Jennifer. Yes, my heart is very full. @hannak Thank you Hanna. I never thought about us being artistic.
@marlboromaam Thanks Maggie. I am proud of each of them. @sugarmuser Never the perfect Mother. So many mistakes and so many things done right. It is always a combination. @swguevin Thank you Sheila. @linzi76 Thanks Lynsey. They are good guys. @doorknee71 Thanks Dawn.
@filsie65 Thank you Phil. He sure surprised me. @peadar Thanks Peter - besides recording the gift the light was the object. @lorraineb Thank you Lorraine @cottoncandy Thank you Mischell
What a wonderful surprise from your lovely boy. And you've photographed them beautifully. With this lovely shot, you'll have these roses to treasure forever.
What a nice story, Cathy, and what a incredibly thoughtful thing for your son to do. I can tell how proud you are of your sons. Your picture is gorgeous and I love the way you set them up. Very creative and just a lovely shot! Fav!
@ladyjane Thanks Jane. It took some work but i want to remember these. @janets Thanks. I think they are pretty wonderful most of the time. @girlie That is what I wanted Robin. A bouquet to remember. That is what I should have named it. @timandelke And he did. Not my DIL. That would have been nice - but coming from my son - a treasure. @cjdkc555 Thanks Chris. @cindymc Cindy thanks for the Fav. They are pretty good guys. Thanks
I just love these beautiful roses and the composition of them. Beautiful job here. Loved your comment ... enjoy that Mother's Day with such a loving family.
This is beautiful and a Fav for me. I love the roses, love the colours, love the way you have created your photo.
And love your story! God bless you all!
@karenann Thank you Karen. I worked hard on this shot. @lyno Thank Lyn. I still can't believe he sent them. @tinamalik Thank you Tina. @sarah19 Sarah - thank you for the Fav. And thank you for taking the time to read the story. I decided to actually make 365 my journal. What better way? @aurorajane Thank you so much for your comments.. @pawar_ramesh Thank you Ramesh.
Oh Cathy!! I am so happy for you. If only they knew what a bunch of roses form her son does to a mom...I love hearing about your family. Give me warm feelings inside! And you did an awesome job sitting up this photo!! FAV
They are gorgeous. You did such a great job of shooting them. How wonderful that he sent them to you. Does a mother's heart good, eh ; ) Enjoy. Sounds like you are a very proud mama.
Such a beautiful and emotive shot... and I am so very happy for you... The shot is amazing, the flowers truly beautiful. Wishing you a Very Happy Mothers Day!! ♥♥
You know you have picked a winner when you can make your cry for Mothers Day. Congrats on PP. ( My winner was three years ago when I gave mum a canary...of course I have to look after it when they go on hols!)
@robinwarner Thanks - it was. @buttercup Thanks for the FAV Mary. I think he knew just how special these were to me. I called him crying so he calls me back that night to check and see if I was alright......silly boy. @meisen325 Thanks. I am honored to have made the PP. All the great shots there. @farmboy9155 My grandfather had canaries. Every now and then he would sort of lose track and let them fly free. Oh, what a mess but this little girl loved it. @simon0128 Thank you Simon.
Beautiful shot!! Your words are lovely. It sounds like you have a lot to be proud of. Thanks for the follow Cathy. I look forward to following you back:)
Amazing picture; Amazing sons! Your reference to Archie Bunker made me laugh out loud. I remember him asking Lionel what he wanted to be when he grew up just to hear that answer - "An electrical engineer!" Too funny!
May 30th, 2012
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@anazad511 Thanks Ana. I plan to.
@jenniferruge Thank you Jennifer. Yes, my heart is very full.
@hannak Thank you Hanna. I never thought about us being artistic.
@sugarmuser Never the perfect Mother. So many mistakes and so many things done right. It is always a combination.
@swguevin Thank you Sheila.
@linzi76 Thanks Lynsey. They are good guys.
@doorknee71 Thanks Dawn.
@peadar Thanks Peter - besides recording the gift the light was the object.
@lorraineb Thank you Lorraine
@cottoncandy Thank you Mischell
@janets Thanks. I think they are pretty wonderful most of the time.
@girlie That is what I wanted Robin. A bouquet to remember. That is what I should have named it.
@timandelke And he did. Not my DIL. That would have been nice - but coming from my son - a treasure.
@cjdkc555 Thanks Chris.
@cindymc Cindy thanks for the Fav. They are pretty good guys. Thanks
And love your story! God bless you all!
@lyno Thank Lyn. I still can't believe he sent them.
@tinamalik Thank you Tina.
@sarah19 Sarah - thank you for the Fav. And thank you for taking the time to read the story. I decided to actually make 365 my journal. What better way?
@aurorajane Thank you so much for your comments..
@pawar_ramesh Thank you Ramesh.
@buttercup Thanks for the FAV Mary. I think he knew just how special these were to me. I called him crying so he calls me back that night to check and see if I was alright......silly boy.
@meisen325 Thanks. I am honored to have made the PP. All the great shots there.
@farmboy9155 My grandfather had canaries. Every now and then he would sort of lose track and let them fly free. Oh, what a mess but this little girl loved it.
@simon0128 Thank you Simon.
@minilou Thank you!
@shutterbugger Thank you. I appreciate it.
@karo Thanks Karoline. I hope a contributed some. I am still his main editor.