For all the many, many, things you do: Thanks, Mom

posted 11:46 PM 05/12
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Happy Mother’s Day!

If you’re a mom, I hope you’re being spoiled rotten today with flowers, sappy cards and gifts or sentiments that show how much you mean to your children.

So kick back, relax and enjoy the attention, because you won’t get another break like this for 364 more days. Mother’s Day is a celebration for all of the times that you have:

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