Yeah I know it is way early to talk about Mother's Day. LCM and I had a session today. One of the things we talked about was the importance of noticing when we are doing something for someone else's benefit and for our own. Giving and receiving. Just to put the conversation in context.

She said "you know what? For Mother's Day, I'd really love a plant for my office"
Me: "are you asking me for a plant?"
Her: "if you can afford it, I certainly wouldn't mind it"
Me: "does this mean you're my mom again?"
LCM: "I think that recognizing a mother figure on Mother's Day is appropriate. I see my therapist as a mother to me. It can be a mother figure thing and not an actual mother thing"
Me: "ha or you just want a plant and know I'd do most anything to make you happy"
LCM: "yes, I do want a plant, but I wouldn't ask you for anything or drop hints about stuff I'd appreciate you doing if I didn't think it was appropriate. Idk is it appropriate?"
Me: "are you asking me or do you already know?"
*silence*
Me: "stop it!!!" *playfully taps her foot as if I were slapping her* "I hate it when you do that and don't respond"
LCM: *laughs* "you are so crazy sometimes. I love it."
Me: "I could ask the people online (you guys) if they have an opinion if you're really interested ha"
LCM: "omg no. They probably already think I'm insane"
Me: "75% of them do. And I already think you're insane"
LCM: *laughs* "you're so cute. I won't deny that I'm not a little crazy".

Ha, I included the last part because I mentioned you guys. So do you think that giving a T a gift on Mother's Day is appropriate?