Happy Mother's Day to Me

Busy weekend of errands, but also time for rest and time with my mom and kids.  Last night we had dinner at Mom & Dad's.  I fixed dinner and we enjoyed baked chicken, salad, broccoli with cheese sauce, bread and best of all, strawberry shortcake.  Thomas and Olivia "played" for a while and I think Olivia really enjoyed it.  She and I fixed up a little gift for her to give Grandma and she was so pleased with herself.  She is an awesome kid despite her circumstances.  I really appreciate Tony bringing her to Mom's so that they can see her.

Today, Thomas and I met Mom & Dad for lunch.  The Carpenter's joined us.  Al was with them..it was good to see him again.

I heard from Grub many times today....I love that kid!!

I got FB messages from L & K.  Hope Lohryn enjoyed her first Mother's Day.  Sylvia, as well as Keith and maybe Shari were there.  She called while we were at lunch and left a message too...I hope that her experience with motherhood is filled with blessings and that she will have to know little of the hurt that I've felt.  I wish her joy!

Dan & Jackie treated me to brunch yesterday and the company as well as the coffee was wonderful!  I was nearly brought to tears when Dan gave me a drawing he had done of Gracie.  I love it!

 Despite the tears and hurt of being excluded in the birth of Baby Ellie, I am blessed beyond measure! All that really matters is that she is healthy, which she is and that she is loved.  Hopefully time and maturity will bring clarity to all involved.

Thank you Lord for allowing me to be a mother....toughest job on earth, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Now to enjoy the stellar dinner that Thomas has inspired...french toast with berries and cream, eggs and bacon...LOVE IT!
LOVE HIM!