A post from two years ago, the sentiment still holds true.
It’s Mother’s Day here in the UK and for all of those who aren’t visiting, sending cards or going to lunch we still remember you no matter how many years have passed.
And in my case I’m still using the little orange watering can I bought you all those years ago.
A small plastic orange watering can with a long spout – it has to be one of my most treasured possessions.
I bought it for my mum as a Mothering Sunday present back in the days when things cost 2 /6.
The design is perfect, small enough to handle, the long spout reaches into the pots, perfect for watering house plants and precious seedlings, oh and it’s orange – a real late 60’s/70’s colour!
40 years on, and it’s still going strong. And with Mother’s day next weekend, I can’t help but remember and praise this little watering can – and a way of me saying hello to my mum every time I use it.
So sweet, Claire! Our Mother’s Day in the US isn’t until May, but today is my grandmother’s birthday – she’s 95, and still going (fairly) strong. 🙂
Wonderful – 95 and still going strongish, couldn’t ask for more really Marie
That is so sweet, cherish the memories as much as the watering pot.
I do 🙂
My mom is 87 and has started sending me home with some of her favorite things. I cherish each one. To be able to use something from your mom is fabulous! Each time you water a sweet memory is included!
I think that’s a great idea – to give while you can and not all of it is left for afterwards. 87 – what a great age, I bet she can tell a great tale or two! Happy days 🙂
I so miss my Momma…she passed 12 years ago and I have wished her love every day after. Enjoy your Momma’s Day!
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Thank you Linda, we are lucky to have had such great mums aren’t we
How nice of you?, here in Spain I think Mother’s Day is in May. But happy Mother’s Day to all British moms 😉
Thank you Giovanna x
Ah that’s lovely! My best pal lost her mum just before Christmas and I know it’s a tough day for her…I count my blessings!
I’m so sorry to hear that, send her my love will you – and tell her that it does get easier x
That is beautiful my friend, keep those memories close by 🙂
Cheers
CCU
thank you Uru, thank you x
How lovely for you, Claire! Great memories, but also, what a functional and quirky little watering can. I love that it actually looks a bit like an orange! 🙂
It’s definitely orange in colour and shape Celia
🙂
Very sweet, Claire. They never really leave us, you know. I hope you enjoyed Mothers’ Day.
you are so right, hey don’t leave us really John no matter how many years have passed . Best wishes to you
Lovely post Claire. So special you can think of your mum whenever you use that gorgeous watering can. xxx
Thank you x
It’s a very elegant tool. I like it.
It has an elegance to it Shimon as the neck is so long and slim it means I can water the house plants without drowning them and splashing water all over the place
A treasure indeed–
Its special to me 🙂
Wonderful.
Your mum is smiling up there right now, I just know it….How sweet.
Thanks for the smile BAM !