I had a nice Mother's Day. I was especially glad because we were all feeling better. We've all three been sick this last week, so it was nice to have everyone feeling fairly well again. I was disappointed, though, because my mom was supposed to come down on Saturday after a wedding shower for my sister-in-law-to-be (to which I was supposed to go as well, but didn't because I was sick), and be here on Mother's Day, but she decided not to come since she didn't want to get our germs and risk being sick for my brother's wedding in two weeks. So both Mom and I were sad to not share our mother's day together, but she's coming down tomorrow instead, so at least we'll still get to see her.
So my Mother's Day was a nice, quiet day with my little family. First thing in the morning Daddy and daughter brought me a card, flowers, and Krispy Kreme donuts. Yum! I had already received my gift, which was a zoo membership, mentioned in a previous post. Then we went to church and our little one graduated to the toddler room. She did well with the big kids, surprisingly, and it was SOOO cute to walk in to get her and see about 20 little 1 and 2 year olds sitting at a table in tiny chairs eating cheerios together!! Even our little girl sat there very still and had her share. She's growing up! (pause, while I wipe away a tear!)
After church we went to lunch at a restaurant on the reservoir--it's the closest we can get to waterfront dining here! We've been wanting to try it for some time, but hadn't yet. When we got there it wasn't open yet, so we walked around the garden store next door for a half hour looking for plants for our evolving landscaping. It was a beautiful day and so nice to enjoy it outside. Finally it was time for the restaurant to open, so we went back and got a seat at the window by the water. We didn't know if the little one would make it through dinner--she had missed her morning nap--but she did really, really well. She seems to really enjoy being out because there is so much more to look at. I had steak, which I rarely have, and it was overdone, but still good. They offered to take it back and make me another one, but I knew that she wouldn't stay quiet while we waited for another steak, so I said no thank you, so they offered me free dessert, instead! So I brought some dessert home with me and ate it later in the afternoon, which was a nice treat.
So my Mother's Day was a nice, quiet day with my little family. First thing in the morning Daddy and daughter brought me a card, flowers, and Krispy Kreme donuts. Yum! I had already received my gift, which was a zoo membership, mentioned in a previous post. Then we went to church and our little one graduated to the toddler room. She did well with the big kids, surprisingly, and it was SOOO cute to walk in to get her and see about 20 little 1 and 2 year olds sitting at a table in tiny chairs eating cheerios together!! Even our little girl sat there very still and had her share. She's growing up! (pause, while I wipe away a tear!)
After church we went to lunch at a restaurant on the reservoir--it's the closest we can get to waterfront dining here! We've been wanting to try it for some time, but hadn't yet. When we got there it wasn't open yet, so we walked around the garden store next door for a half hour looking for plants for our evolving landscaping. It was a beautiful day and so nice to enjoy it outside. Finally it was time for the restaurant to open, so we went back and got a seat at the window by the water. We didn't know if the little one would make it through dinner--she had missed her morning nap--but she did really, really well. She seems to really enjoy being out because there is so much more to look at. I had steak, which I rarely have, and it was overdone, but still good. They offered to take it back and make me another one, but I knew that she wouldn't stay quiet while we waited for another steak, so I said no thank you, so they offered me free dessert, instead! So I brought some dessert home with me and ate it later in the afternoon, which was a nice treat.
While she napped in the afternoon I went to JoAnn's to get some scrapbooking supplies I had been wanting, and it was nice to get out a little on my own and browse the scrapbook aisles at my leisure, not worrying about her getting fussy, like I normally do while I'm there. It was fun.
And last night I went to our church's new church plant, which meets on Sunday nights, because my best friend's son (who is only 2 1/2 weeks older than our daughter) was being dedicated during their service. I was glad to get to be there, and also to experience their new church. I also got to see a few friends from our old small group, who I don't get to see so much anymore since they're at the church plant. Daddy did dinner, bathtime and bedtime for me while I was gone, so it was nice to get a little break from the routine on Mother's Day.
So there's my Mother's Day in a nutshell. Here are some pictures (after she'd already had her clothes changed from her cute little dress, unfortunately!!!). We couldn't get one where we both looked good....when she was smiling, my eyes were closed, and when I looked decent, she wasn't smiling or looking at the camera! Oh well....you get the idea. 
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