I called my mom: she had been gardening, weeding the garden on all fours she said, for hours today. She is 83.
It is obvious to me nowadays that my parents are fine people. Whatever fucked up thing in my childhood I had I doubt it had much to do with them. Hubby said maybe it was only bad genes that made me nuts so early on. Possible, but very boring explanation.
Happy Mother's Day to everyone: hpe you are in love with your mother, everyone. Especially if she is still alive with you.