Here’s to mothers past and present and mothers-to-be on this special Sunday.
It’s the first year without my mother. But I was blessed to have her in my life for many, many years, as she lived to a ripe old age.
We always used to take Mum out for a meal on Mothering Sunday. It’s a lovely way to say thank you, a good excuse for a celebration and a great way to support the struggling hospitality trade.
It was also a wonderful get-together with my siblings. Still, there’s nothing to stop us doing that at any time.
But Mother’s Day always gave us the focus to get on and organise something. And we always were able to do it weeks – or months – ahead.
This year, I’m going for a lovely pub roast with Number One Daughter and family. I’m very much looking forward to it.
Mind you, if I hadn’t been invited, we would probably be right here in Lush Places, where the community pub will be busy today with guest chef Tom and his sister.
Three years ago, their special menu went down a treat. And I can vouch for that because I was there with my late mother.
Have a great Sunday and a lovely week.
Love, Maddie x
Maddie Grigg 