My other moms (Listography 2011}.

  

Each Wednesday, Danielle, @ Elleinad Spir, Emily, @ Notorious MLE, and myself are working our way through the lists of Listography 2011.

List # 19... an ode to Mother's Day.

My 'mom hat' is worn pretty thin this week, which translates to:  Short on time, & short on energy.  So, I'm just going to go ahead & jump right in...

  

List your favorite t.v. moms.

1) 

Clair Huxtable~ She had her career. She loved her children. But her marriage remained at the top of her list.

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Lucy Ricardo~ She didn't take herself too seriously.  Each day was a new adventue, & perfectionism was never on the agenda.

 

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June Cleaver~ She made perfect look easy, which we all know otherwise... but it's still fun to fantasize. 

   

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4.) 

Livia Soprano~ I gotta kick outta her.  Plus, this passive-aggressive, guilt-trippin' mom made me feel a little better about my own mothering skills.

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Lucille Bluth~ Never a dull moment with this 'vodka-for-breakfast' mama.  

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Marion Cunningham ("Mrs. C")~ She was a mom not only to her own children, but to all of the kids... Always patient, non-judgmental, knew when to be naive, when to be tough, & never a witty comment left behind.

  

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7, 8, 9, & 10.)

Julia, Sarah, Camille, & Kristina (the Parenthood crew)~ It's only fitting that the best show on the air, would also have the best t.v. moms of all.  I could not pick a favorite if I tried.  They are an 'as-true-as-you-can-get' representation of determination, confidence, insecurity, love, fear, strength, charm, talent- and they're all pretty darn cute.  Hot mammas.

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And I can't forget about my own {real-life} mom who made it possible for me to watch & be inspired by many of these shows in the first place.  Yes, the t.v. & I were pretty tight.  But hey, I turned out okay- maybe even better for having lots of moms, rather than just the one.  Good thing, since my kids had a "healthy dose" of t.v. tonight, as I intended to power through my post... but instead fell asleep on my computer.  Which means, I'm up at 1:29am writing it instead.  At this point, any mom that can put dinner on the table, get their kids in bed at a decent hour, & keep up with their laundry is my personal hero.  Oh, the woes of motherhood...
  
So, please share.  Which television mamas touched your heart?  Let us know in the comments, or head on over to Danielle's to link up your post.

  
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