I Wonder What It’s Like Not to Miss Your Mom Every Single Day

I wonder what it’s like to not miss your mom every single day of the year but especially at Christmastime.

And I wonder what it’s like to go home to your mom’s house for Christmas as an adult.

I wonder what it’s like to pick out the perfect gift for your mom for Christmas.

I wonder what it’s like to shop with your mom for your kids’ Christmas presents.

And I wonder what it’s like to see your mom’s eyes light up when you arrive at her door.

I wonder what it’s like not to miss your mom every single day.

I wonder what it’s like to see your mom make Christmas magical for your kids.

And I wonder what it’s like to learn how to make Christmas dinner from your mom.

I wonder what it’s like to drink mulled apple cider and wine with your mom.

I wonder what it’s like to bake Christmas cookies with your mom and your kids.

And I wonder what it’s like to create Christmas crafts with your mom and your kids.

I wonder what it’s like to rewatch beloved Christmas movies with your mom.

I wonder what it’s like to watch your mom read books out loud to your kids.

And I wonder what it’s like to watch your kids read books out loud to your mom.

I wonder what it’s like to open Christmas presents from your mom as an adult.

I wonder what it’s like to see your mom make pajamas and robes for your kids.

Most of all, I wonder what it’s like to not miss your mom every single day of the year but especially at Christmastime.

I wonder what it’s like.

A version of this post was originally published November 24, 2021.