Mother’s Day is coming up and despite it’s commercial nature I’m always keen to acknowledge my wonderful Mum. All too often my reflex action is to send her a lovely card and a big bunch of flowers (because she lives in England) and I thought this year it would be nice to show her how much I love her in another way, and reflect on some of the Magical Moments we’ve had together over the years.
Like our travels in Africa, the time we rode a camel in Lanzarote, the many Christmas’s we’ve had together in England, the laughs the tears and the giggles we’ve had over the years. The time she came on a 3 month camping trip with us through South Africa. The clothes shopping sprees we’ve had together. All such fun. Love my Mum x
I’ve chosen a couple of Autumn looks (from Millers online store) which if we were shopping together Mum and I might go for. I know she’d be tickled pink with the value for money. What do you think – would you go for either of these looks?
I love that Millers creates stylish clothes for real women with an accent on comfort. I wonder if you can tell which clothes I’ve chosen for her and which for me? Answers in the comments if you dare 🙂 Or why not tell me what you like instead?
Click on the “Shop Now” picture link if you’d like to have a browse around all the other styles available at Millers Online Store. I love the great value and comfy styling.
Happy Mother’s Day in advance Mum! We all love you x
Lifestylers, why not tell me about one of the magical moments you’ve had with your Mum?
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this is a beautiful post about your special relationship with your Mum Jo, even now when you live so far away. She seems to be a lovely and fun person to be around. I can see where you get it from now!
Happy Mother’s Day Jo.
My best memory of my Mum was her excitement at the birth of her first great grandson, my grandson.
Ahhh how wonderful Jill, for you and for your Mum. What a lovely memory. Thank you also for your lovely compliment.
You are truly blessed to have such a wonderful relationship with your mum, even if you are a world apart. Sadly my mother was taken from me far too soon due to her serious mental illness 🙁
That’s too sad Janet 🙁 Yes I count myself very lucky.
Hello Jo,
What a truly lovely blog. My mother has been passed for almost ten years now but as I read your story I once again walked hand in hand to Millers with her. We loved to visit Millers regularly and I do not believe there was a time we were let down. As a matter of fact as my mother aged, her interest in how she looked increased and one day we found a lovely short sleeve dress and jacket set that suited her right down to the ground. The only trouble was, WHAT COLOR should she buy? Three lovely bright colors to choose from. Well she didn’t choose at all. That’s right, the three different colors came home with us and she looked stunning in bright colors she could not remember dressing in before. We had many happy outings to places with mum dressed in her finery and it should be no surprise to hear that I now too visit Millers regularly both physically and online. Happy Mothers Day to all the Mums out there and may your day be wonderful oxox
What a lovely story Laurel! Thanks so much for taking the time to share it with us. Isn’t it nice how some things just stick and become habits due to some input our Mums have had on us through the years 🙂
Such a fabulous post Jo, very special times and memories. I have shed many tears leaving family behind never gets any easier x
Thank you Rae 🙂 Yes the leaving is always so so hard and the memories always bitter sweet.
What a beautiful post Jo – a great tribute to a beautiful mother. That is such a great idea to put all those memories and photos together – love it.
Re the outfits – the top one with the jeans for yourself and the bottom one for Mum … and you can always swap if you like!
A funny thing happened when my Mum and I went to a wedding in Perth a few years back and the wedding was held in a hotel in South Perth with the reception afterwards at Kings Park. Well, we were staying at the hotel and after the marriage ceremony went upstairs to have a little drink and relax, allowing plenty of time to get a cab to Kings Park.
So when we arrived at Kings Park and driving around, searching for the reception venue, there was no sign of any wedding party anywhere. So we returned to the hotel to find in the reception area a sign pointing to the “Kings Park Room”.
Needless to say, we were a tad late for the reception and after a $20 cab fare it was the talking point of the night. We always had a good laugh over that one!
Thanks Ingrid 🙂 And yes, you’re spot on with which items I chose for me and which for Mum, but as you say we could just as easily swap! Oh, how I laughed at your story! What a great memory of time spent with your Mum and what a great party piece to relate too! Loved it!
PS. I’d get the boots, coat and jeans for myself 🙂
They’d suit you too I reckon, Annabel 🙂
Hi Jo,
Oh that is such a beautiful post – I love the photos of you and Mum and especially the one of you with baby on your back – you were just a baby yourself 🙂
Your mum sounds like an amazing lady and you’ve been so lucky to enjoy a long, loving and laughter-filled relationship with her. Three cheers for a top mama 🙂
Thanks so much Annabel 🙂 She is a top mama, and my gosh this post made me realise how time flies. Thanks for popping by today 🙂
This is a beautiful post Jo, and thanks for reminding me Mother’s Day is coming up! I will be in Sydney and my Mum in Paraburdoo for work this mother’s day so we might have to celebrate it a few days later when Mum, my sister and I are all back in Perth. I like both your Autumn looks, which one will you choose?
Thank you so much Bonny, I’m glad you liked it. Yes, it doesn’t matter which day we celebrate our Mums I reckon, just as long as we do. Enjoy being back in Perth together! For me – I like the jeans, top and boots especially, but I can see myself wearing the black jacket too and the dress for work situations.