Trisha Gaffney spends Mother’s Day like so many others.
“I spend it mothering. For me, Mother’s Day isn’t about extravagant gifts or grand gestures. It’s about the gift of motherhood itself. It’s a reset, a moment to reflect on how I got here and to continue walking this path with gratitude, despite the many challenges that come with being a mom.”
Trisha is mom to 12-year old Isabella, a student at Wesleyan, and 7-year old twins, Rose and Will who go to the Atlanta Speech School.
Trisha and Andrew Gaffney and their family live in Haynes Manor in Buckhead and we met Isabella and Rose when they were featured among the talented young Atlanta Ballet dancers in BuckHaven City Lifestyle.
This month, they gather with their mom and grandmother, “Mimi” (Page Henry), for one of their favorite family activities - baking cookies. Page and Trisha cherish the time spent with the girls. “Baking and cooking are a big part of my Mom life, filling our home with warmth and love, especially when I involve my little ones in the kitchen,” says Trisha. And, for Isabella and Rose? It’s the warm cookies and hugs.
Growing up, Trisha celebrated Mother's Day with a picnic lunch and family time in a nearby park. This year, the day will be simple, but special, celebrating with cards, extra hugs and breakfast in bed.
“I’m also grateful for the chance to celebrate with my own mother and the special relationship we share. This year feels different, though. It’s our first Mother’s Day without my mother-in-law, a woman I’ve known since I was a child,” says Trisha. “My husband and I will find a way to honor her and the love she brought into our lives – because that’s what Mother’s Day is about, too: remembering and celebrating the women who shaped us.”
Happy Mother's Day to Trisha, Page and all who find the joy in mothering.