Do you know what I need for Mother's Day?
This.
Showing posts with label Mother's Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mother's Day. Show all posts
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Best Ever Mother's Day
This was one for the books.
They've totally figured me out.
The only thing that would make it better is having my boys home again. But alas.
I will focus on the good things!
Raspberries and whip cream on the way to church. Nailed it.
Foot rubs. Nailed it!
Arm massages. Nailed it!
Papusas and Curtido?? On the special plate? Nailed it!
Vegging out with my homies.... you know it....nailed it.
And just because we are who we are...a Mother's Day Sundae Sing Along!
Happy Mother's Day to me!
Sunday, May 8, 2022
A Mother's Day
I want Mark.
I want my kids.
I want to not make dinner.
I want coconut cream pie.
I want to not throw up on the swings.
I'm a simple woman.
Sunday, May 9, 2021
Mother's Day 2021 - It might be about the food
Mark has a great many Mother's Days under his belt. He has learned that what I really want isn't breakfast in bed. I want breakfast for everyone! Not made by me.
For dinner we made hand tossed pizzas! This is a crust recipe I saw on a facebook video and it is crazy good! It's easy, but has to be planned about 24 hours in advance. So this will probably be the only time we make it.
Dessert pizza!
Sunday, May 10, 2020
A Mother's Day Medley
Here's the truth about Mother's Day. Some years its just the pits. No particular reason...maybe the hormones are imbalanced, maybe the stars are out of wack, maybe there are too many little people to care for to sneak in a respectable nap. It just IS.
And then some years are just peaceful and lovely and full of funny things that make you feel lucky to be a mom and give you a sense of your place in their world.
Today was one of those.
First off. I got to sleep in. It was so delicious to wake up and squish my face a little further into my pillow and snooze until I felt ready to emerge. This quarantine is a booger, for sure, but there are some pretty fabulous side effects that I am going to be sad to give up...like having no schedule....for, like, ANYTHING. When is church? Why....church starts when we all sit our buns on the couch and say it's church!
But first, we finished off the week's scripture study in the living room with the spring sunshine streaming in. We sure love that Abinadi. He was a brave one.
And then time for HuffMuffins! And strawberries with whip cream...and then more whip cream after the first layer of strawberries is eaten. The point here is that no one is allowed to shame me for how much whip cream I may or may not consume.
The kids did the dishes while I went to shower and get ready for the day. Amazing. A rare gift.
Everly and I put together the program for today's sacrament meeting. Before the first hymn began, I made it known that one of my Mother's Day requests was for everyone to sing with gusto and for enough people to sing the melody line that I could sing alto for the day. Megan took one for the team and sang the dreaded soprano part. And as far as gusto....they did not disappoint. After the first song, Ethan told Mathew that he sounds like a didgeridoo. Mat replied that his vocal skills are due largely to Ethan making fun of him several years ago. Then Ethan said, "It's not because of me....it's because of puberty."
Those boys really know how to invite the spirit.
Watching the little girls play Lizard Leg Torture
And observing Mark remove Anna's dying grey tooth after 6 weeks of waiting for it to fall out on its own. The best gift of the day!
For me and for Anna! Free at last!
I spent the afternoon catching up on some blogging, which is kind of torturous but the feeling of accomplishment feeds my blue personality.
The best dinner! BLT's, corn on the cob, crisp and sweet watermelon and dill pickle chips. Our artisan bread never fails to impress...and we're putting it through the paces. French toast? Check! Garlic bread? Check! Grilled cheese? Have mercy!
And coconut cream pie for dessert. Because Mark knows me and understands that this pie fills in the little cracks of my soul.
This is the stuff....being with my people.
2020 has been a wild ride so far, but today it really delivered. 💜
And then some years are just peaceful and lovely and full of funny things that make you feel lucky to be a mom and give you a sense of your place in their world.
Today was one of those.
First off. I got to sleep in. It was so delicious to wake up and squish my face a little further into my pillow and snooze until I felt ready to emerge. This quarantine is a booger, for sure, but there are some pretty fabulous side effects that I am going to be sad to give up...like having no schedule....for, like, ANYTHING. When is church? Why....church starts when we all sit our buns on the couch and say it's church!
But first, we finished off the week's scripture study in the living room with the spring sunshine streaming in. We sure love that Abinadi. He was a brave one.
And then time for HuffMuffins! And strawberries with whip cream...and then more whip cream after the first layer of strawberries is eaten. The point here is that no one is allowed to shame me for how much whip cream I may or may not consume.
The kids did the dishes while I went to shower and get ready for the day. Amazing. A rare gift.
Everly and I put together the program for today's sacrament meeting. Before the first hymn began, I made it known that one of my Mother's Day requests was for everyone to sing with gusto and for enough people to sing the melody line that I could sing alto for the day. Megan took one for the team and sang the dreaded soprano part. And as far as gusto....they did not disappoint. After the first song, Ethan told Mathew that he sounds like a didgeridoo. Mat replied that his vocal skills are due largely to Ethan making fun of him several years ago. Then Ethan said, "It's not because of me....it's because of puberty."
Those boys really know how to invite the spirit.
The talks were wonderful and sincere, the songs were hoppin and nobody had shoes on. Does it get better than this?
The rest of the afternoon was spent puttering around in the yard
Watching the little girls play Lizard Leg Torture
And observing Mark remove Anna's dying grey tooth after 6 weeks of waiting for it to fall out on its own. The best gift of the day!
For me and for Anna! Free at last!
I spent the afternoon catching up on some blogging, which is kind of torturous but the feeling of accomplishment feeds my blue personality.
The best dinner! BLT's, corn on the cob, crisp and sweet watermelon and dill pickle chips. Our artisan bread never fails to impress...and we're putting it through the paces. French toast? Check! Garlic bread? Check! Grilled cheese? Have mercy!
And coconut cream pie for dessert. Because Mark knows me and understands that this pie fills in the little cracks of my soul.
This is the stuff....being with my people.
2020 has been a wild ride so far, but today it really delivered. 💜
Sunday, May 12, 2019
Mother's Day 2019
Oooooh! It's the most wonderful day of the year!
With a super cute case.
Oh wow....good morning sunshine!
After church I get to hand out and do as I please while the troops chip in to make one of my favorite meals.....bbq food!
Deviled eggs
Watermelon
Burger fixins
Lots of chips and potato salad!
Opening up presents with my favorite people.
My own ukulele!!
Can't wait for those potato salad left overs!
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Mother's Day 2017
Every mother should wake up to the sight of Mathew in his church clothes ready to take your breakfast order.
Nailed it.
Playing "Spot It" with the cutest little Everly. And she beat me fair and square. The video is next-level adorable.
Tuscan chicken with seedless watermelon.
This kids fill up my life!
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