Give mom a break
Sunday is Mother’s Day and one of the best gifts you can give is a nice breakfast prepared by dad and the kids.
Moms work hard all week – tending to children, fixing meals, cleaning the house, doing laundry. Plus, many of them have jobs outside the home. They also volunteer at the schools or for other community groups.
It can definitely become overwhelming!
That’s why a break from the usual routine is a wonderful surprise for mom.
Yes, being a mother is not an easy task. From day one, we worry about our children and we try our best to raise them right and make sure they have everything they need … not just the material things, but we strive to meet their emotional needs, as well, and that can be difficult at times.
Recently, my 1-year-old grandson had to have a minor surgery. His mommy was pretty shook up, but she did everything she could to maintain her composure so he wouldn’t get nervous or upset.
The surgeon was very accommodating and explained what was going to take place. That always helps to put someone at ease.
The first thing they did was give him something to help him relax. They said it would make it easier for the baby when they took him away from his parents to go to the surgery. The drug is designed to mimic drunkenness and it certainly worked.
Every time someone said anything to him or even moved in closer, he got the giggles and couldn’t stop laughing. I’m not sure if it helped him or mom more!
Mom had finally relaxed and accepted what was going to happen … until the anesthesiologist explained his part during the procedure. When he told her they would be breathing for him, well, that’s when she lost it.
After threatening them with life and limb if anything happened to her baby, she called me. I told her not to worry and to remember this is a common surgery and they have a lot of practice at it. They do know what they are doing.
No matter how careful we are to ensure our children’s safety, there are always those little bumps in the road we have to face. Normally, all turns out OK, as it did for my grandson, but that doesn’t stop a mother from worrying.
It’s just one more thing that makes a mom’s job difficult and stressful.
So, remember your mom this weekend and find a way to give her a day off for a change.
Here’s a new recipe I found that I’m sure you’ll enjoy. For dad and the kids, just be sure to follow the directions and mom will love it!
Orange Brunch Muffins
3 cups all-purpose baking mix
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 cups (12-ounce package) white chocolate morsels, divided
1/2 cup macadamia nuts or walnuts
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease or paper-line 18 muffin cups.
Combine baking mix, flour and sugar in large bowl. Add eggs, yogurt, juice and orange peel; stir until just blended. Stir in 1-1/3 cups morsels.
Spoon into prepared muffin cups, filling three-quarter full. Sprinkle with nuts.
Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool slightly.
Microwave remaining 1/3 cup morsels in small, heavy-duty plastic bag on medium-high for 1 minute; knead. Microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, kneading until smooth.
Cut a tiny corner from bag; squeeze to drizzle over muffins. Serve warm.
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