Perfect Mothers? Perfect Children?
No perfect parents,
no perfect children exist!
But love perfects us.
Love brings us perfect joy in
a world of imperfection.
Copyright © 2026 by Cheryl Batavia
Happy Mother’s Day!
Wishing a Joyous Mother’s Day to Mothers and Families Everywhere!
I am overjoyed to be celebrating Mother’s Day with my daughters on the annual road trip we have missed for the last two years due to Robert’s and my illnesses. My daughters are giving me the swim with the dolphins in the Keys that I missed last year as a Mother’s Day gift. My daughter Katey is making me photo albums with old and new family photos for Mother’s Day. We will be taking two boat tours in Everglades National Park. I plan on eating a little Key lime pie and hopefully, seeing some flamingos.
Our visit will be from 5/14- 5/20. I will share a post on our trip after we return.
I am also looking forward to a Mother’s day call from my son. We will celebrate when we can!
Ellen and Katey Meet Skipper, the Dolphin: Shallow Water Dolphin Swim, Theater of the Sea, Islamorada, FL
Gulf Coast Poet 
Cheryl, have a great Mother’s Day celebration with your daughters!
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Rosaliene, thank you so much for your kind wishes. Hope you have a lovely Mother’s Day!❤️
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Cheryl, what a beautiful reflection on Mother’s Day and the imperfect, love-filled beauty of family. I love how you’ve captured that it’s love—not perfection—that brings us joy. So happy to hear you’re finally able to take that long-awaited road trip with your daughters! Swimming with dolphins, boat tours in the Everglades, Key lime pie, and flamingos—sounds absolutely magical. And what a precious gift those photo albums from Katey will be. Wishing you the most wonderful celebration, and I hope your son’s call fills your heart just as much. Enjoy every moment, Mama—you’ve earned it! 💐 Happy Mother’s Day!
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Srikanth, Thank you so much for your beautiful comment and good wishes. Very much appreciated! ❤️ I will write all about it after we return.
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An absolutely perfect post, Cheryl, and happy Mother’s Day to you … 💕🥰
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This post was inspired by your gorgeous Mother’s Day post the day before. It came at the very moment I was in need of inspiration. Thank you so much, Ivor!🙏💕💐💕
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Oh, that’s very kind of you to say so my friend 🥰🤗
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Sounds like great plans with your family. 😊
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Thank you, Pepper. I am getting more excited by the day! 💕
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Savor the moment! Happy Mother’s Day, dear Cheryl.
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Thank you, Laura, for your lovely comment. Yes, I plan to seize the day!
I hope you have a fabulous Mother’s Day! 💕🌺🦋💕
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Thanks!
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What a lovely reflection for Mother’s Day. Your words ring true, Cheryl. Happy Mother’s Day! 💐
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Eugi, so happy the poem rang true. That is wonderful to hear! 🥰 Have a beautiful Mother’s Day weekend!
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A beautiful and loving message. Perfection doesn’t exist, but the sincere love between a mother and her children makes shared moments truly precious and special. Happy Mother’s Day 🌷
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Thank you so much, Lincol, for your kind and insightful comment! 💕
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Thank you for reading with such sensitivity 💕
It’s always a pleasure to find words that truly connect.
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So glad to hear you’re getting to go on the trip with your daughters this time, Cheryl – wishing you the most wonderful of Mother’s Days! ❤️
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Thanks, Ingrid! Not sure when you celebrate Mother’s Day, but I am sure you are enjoying every moment with your family! 🌹
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Thank you – it changes every year, so we’ve already had ours, but yes, I am enjoying family time 🥰
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Oh this is delightful to hear you will be with your girls, Cheryl. A lovely poem so true and I know you’ll be immersed in love. Enjoy your call from your son as well. Happy Mother’s Day to a wonderful Mom. Enjoy every minute💕
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What a lovely response, Cindy! Glad you like the poem. Wishing you a beautiful Mother’s Day with your family! 💕 💕 💕 Love and joy overflowing!
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It’s my pleasure, always and thank you so much for your wishes as well!
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