I thought I should admit that what I was referring to in a previous post as "Irish Mother's Day" is just the standard Mother's Day celebrated in March, rather than May as in the US. Mother's Day is celebrated in March in most of Europe, I think. It isn't, as I wouldn't blame you for assuming, a holiday for IRISH mothers. (or, Irish mammies, as shown in the picture.) Although that would be a fine thing, wouldn't it? In case you were not aware, Irish mothers are a separate breed from other mothers. Irish moms (or, mums. or mammies for that matter) will do things like steal their son's girlfriend's makeup (so that the girlfriend will be on her back foot, not necessarily because she wants it for herself), be offended by Jane's Addiction album covers, and rear sons who do not know how to operate washing machines, dishwashers, or vacuum cleaners.
If you are dating an Irish man, ladies, this could make you run for the hills - but don't worry, if you can produce one healthy breathing grandchild, you actually supplant your husband on the hierarchy and you will have your grapes peeled for you.
Watch out for your new Clarins moisturiser though.
3 comments:
THANK YOU. i needed a good laugh! i'm studying like mad for board exams and i was just sitting here thinking there's nothing left in this world to laugh at right about now. But, you've proven otherwise. Awesom.
figures. in the US we cram mother's day into the middle of a month that starts with a celebration of workers (may day) and ends with one for war heroes (memorial day); whereas it looks like the EU preserves the spirit of mother's day by placing it squarely within reach of the vernal equinox. mothers, easter, rebirth, spring. all makes sense to me.
Ah, the vernal equinox....yes. I'm glad you find this funny, big c - so do I, now that I am used to it - xx
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