I can't let this week go by without doing a little recap on Mother's Day. The older the kids have gotten, the less I expect for Mother's Day, but the more they continue to impress me. Gone are the little clay pinchpots from art class and in their place are other, more meaningful gifts--gifts of kindness, creativity, and service. I sure love these kids!
Here's a look at my Mother's Day Top 5:
5. Cute handmade cards-- Although you could tell he was pleased with the poem and picture, Adam apologized to me that the bird didn't really look like a real chickadee (as referenced in the poem). I also really like how he thought to cross out "from" and change it to "love". :)
4. A gorgeous homemade bracelet from Adam--who must have reassured me ten times during the day that he was not the only boy who made their mom jewelry at his friend's house.
3. My very own one-of-a-kind Mother's Day coupon book from Ellie--which included such coupons as quiet time, a mommy-daughter date, game night, and story time.
Now if I could just figure out how to freeze time. I'm not sure I like this growing up and leaving the house stuff that is soon upon us.
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BOTTOM 1
#1 And what Mother's Day would be complete without a major appliance breaking? My dishwasher has burned out its third motor in five years. :(
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OTHER MOTHER'S DAY TRADITIONS (that I didn't take pictures of)
Breakfast in bed--Glen made a fabulous breakfast of crepes, eggs, and fresh fruit!
Planting flowers in the yard--mostly it was the flowers for our deck with a few for around the mailbox.
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Here's a look at my Mother's Day Top 5:
5. Cute handmade cards-- Although you could tell he was pleased with the poem and picture, Adam apologized to me that the bird didn't really look like a real chickadee (as referenced in the poem). I also really like how he thought to cross out "
3. My very own one-of-a-kind Mother's Day coupon book from Ellie--which included such coupons as quiet time, a mommy-daughter date, game night, and story time.
2. Emma made Lemon-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables for dinner and Cami made breadsticks and chocolate cookies--it was absolutely awesome eating homemade food that I did not cook myself.
1. Kids (particularly one) who willingly posed for a picture with me. Even if his motives were socially driven (so he could put it on Instagram) and he felt the random need to tackle me to the couch before letting anyone pull out the camera, I was still grateful for a rare smiling shot of the two of us.
Now if I could just figure out how to freeze time. I'm not sure I like this growing up and leaving the house stuff that is soon upon us.
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BOTTOM 1
#1 And what Mother's Day would be complete without a major appliance breaking? My dishwasher has burned out its third motor in five years. :(
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OTHER MOTHER'S DAY TRADITIONS (that I didn't take pictures of)
Breakfast in bed--Glen made a fabulous breakfast of crepes, eggs, and fresh fruit!
Planting flowers in the yard--mostly it was the flowers for our deck with a few for around the mailbox.
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