Happy Mother's Day!

I hope all of the wonderful Moms who read this had a beautiful day. Happy (belated) Mother's Day to you all!

Just like every other holiday, we have some traditions around here for Mother's Day too. I always get to "sleep in." That usually means until about 8 or 8:30! Then the kiddos, bring me coffee and a light breakfast in bed. They also give me all of their homemade gifts. I love it.

Like my Lily jammies? I got them for a steal. What, you thought you were going to see me all sleepy headed and without make-up? No way. I like y'all too much to do that to you!

Kate made me this frame and the flower pot below. She later drew a picture of our "whole family" (as she always calls us) and put it in the frame. So cute.

Harry made me a jewelry box and a card. And Will made me a memory box. I treasure them both and will post a photo of them soon.

Then we headed to brunch. But of course, I needed to get a few photos first...

The sun was too bright for Harry!

Can you tell Will is sick?

Kate and I have matching Lily Pulitzer dresses! I am not loving these photos at all but it is the first time we have had matching Lily dresses so I needed the pictures!

Our Mother's Day tradition ever since Will was born was to go to a very nice champagne brunch. Last year, Kate woke up sick on Mother's Day. This year, my sweet Will came in our room and asked for Dad. He told me to go back to sleep since it was Mother's Day (it was 5 am). He was sick with a stomach bug. I felt SO bad for him. You see, Will enjoys these brunches probably more than anyone in our family. He told someone on Saturday that Mother's Day is his favorite day of the year.

We gave him some of this excellent stomach remedy and told him we could skip brunch or he could stay home. He immediately refused claiming he was fine now and wanted to go. We were going someplace about a half hour away and we had just pulled up when Will turned green and asked if he could take a cab home. He rallied though and sipped on tea. I felt so bad for him. He wanted so badly to go and feel normal but he really felt awful.

We had a quick brunch....

Harry even got to have a cannoli. Look how excited he is! He has not had a drop of dairy or gluten in over one year...not one bite. He really wanted to try one little thing to "test the waters" with his stomach. He does not have Celiac and we have been working to heal his digestive system so that it is not so intolerant.

Dave REALLY surprised me with tickets to see Natalie Merchant! She has not been on tour in many, many years and is coming to town this summer. I am very excited. He also got me this book...

It is by Courtney and Robert Novogratz who are founders of Sixx Design and stars of the new show 9 by Design. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this show. Here is an article with GREAT photos of their NYC house and an interview. In fact, 9 by Design begins very soon, so I had better end this post now.

P.S. Harry also LOVED this book and I DVR the show and let him watch it with me. (They do take the Lord's name in vain which I loathe and we have discussed that). We snuggled in my bed watching 2 hours of it on Mother's Day. He wants to be an architect and I will be his interior designer:) Perfect.