A guy’s take on Mother’s Day
It's time for the guys to step up the plate. And eat. But only after mom has been spoiled.
MOTHER’S Day is mildly stressful for guys.
Even if the mother does not want special treatment, you know she actually does.
For a married guy, the pressure is on.
Firstly (God forbid it be second) there’s his wife. The love of his life, the apple of his eye. The producer of meals.
Then his mother. The one who bore him, raised him. Fed him.
And then her mother (Ouma). The one who bore, raised, fed aforementioned apple of the eye.
Throw in a grandmother or two, and suddenly it’s becoming a big day. Exponentially so.
With no golf. And minimal watching of sport on TV. Thankfully the rugby is on a Saturday.
A guy needs sisters in a time like this. Fortunately I have two, although one is in Oz.
My sister here is South Africa is excellent at spoiling our mutual mother.
Yes, we also had the same father. Sadly, he died last year, and this will be the second Mother’s Day without him.
As it turns out, my mother is in Mozambique on holiday with her own brother and sister. She doesn’t seem overly concerned about Sunday.
Their mother (my grandmother) died last year as well, aged a magnificent 103. Talk about a great and fearsome matriarch.
And of course, nowadays, two children are in the mix. Plus two cousins in Oz and two here.
They actually help alleviate the pressure. Mine are nearly 3 and nearly 1.
Guys with older children will know the drill. Try to get the snappers on your side. Doing the work. Bringing the cuteness. Earning credit for a golf game for Dad.
For now, the two juniors will scribble on a card, which has not yet been bought.
Perhaps a home-made one may be a better option.
Dearly departed grandmother, born before the First World War, would have approved of that approach.
But what about the food?
Visions of completely mangled breakfasts come to mind. Uneatable by anyone other than a mom.
Unfortunately, the apple of the eye has not yet taught the daughter to cook. Maybe when she turns 2?
A Wimpy breakfast may be on the cards.
Or lunch with Ouma. As long as Oupa is there too, for moral support.
If the Sharks have won a game, he should be in a better mood and perhaps foot the bill.
However, the way they are playing means the wallet will be coming along!
Whatever the case, enjoy the day!
And remember, Father’s Day is around the corner!
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