Mom on Board

Mother’s Day is likely one of the most special days of the year. It is the day that most phone calls are made, the day that mothers are presented with an array of gifts, and I, for one, am always very spoiled by my husband and children. When my kids were younger, they would all pile up on my bed to watch me intently eating the breakfast they prepared, waiting as patiently as possible for the present opening to begin. One year I received a brooch purchased at a garage sale, goodies from the holiday aisle at CVS, and two cans of Diet Coke. They were all perfect. From my first Mother’s Day as a mother, it has always been an important day to me and my family.
There are all kinds of drivers on the road. We know that people with disabilities may be behind the wheel by the handicapped sign on the license plate or hanging from the mirror, advising, among other things, that the inhabitants may require extra room to disembark. When babies are passengers, we may see “baby on board,” telling others to be extra careful while driving near precious cargo. We see “driver in training” signs, warning that the driver may not be perfect in executing turns or other maneuvers.
What about “mom on board?” We never see that sign, and I don’t know if one even exists. Moms are on call constantly for snacks and juices if they have little ones, for practicing spelling words with adolescents, for advice or just a listening ear for adult children. It is a time where I have always obtained significant information about the lives my kids were living. There is something about the car (and perhaps the inability to escape us for a short time) that loosens their tongues and opens their hearts to sharing. The one-word responses that kids usually gave when asked about their days grew into detailed discussions about the mean boy in class, or the new girl, or the teacher who challenged them. Or they might be questioning concepts learned and their places in the world. These conversations on wheels generally led to lessons learned, advice given, or strategies created.
Moms deserve a placard, telling others that something very special is happening. Be extra careful.
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