Mother's Day

Mother's Day got off to a bumpy start in our house (which is unusual for such a day).  Usually, the kiddos let me sleep in a tad and then they excitedly march in with coffee, homemade cards and smiling faces.   That did not happen this year and I really missed it.

We did go to a lovely brunch though.

My handsome bunch.  I feel so blessed.

Brunch was really, really nice.  And the peanuts gave me their lovely cards there. 

Kate painted this lovely heart and it says...I love Mommy because she is happy.  She dictated that to her teachers.  That makes me even happier.  I love that that is her perception because some days I feel like I am just fussing and rushing with the kiddos:)



Harry gave me the most beautiful card about raising a son.  I about cried. He also made me a coupon book good for hugs and kisses (he does not give those away freely or easily) and for lots of other chores and things.


Will also gave me a beautiful card and he made one for me too. He is such a sweetheart! And Dave scheduled a massage for me for next week. Yeah!



Brunch was so delicious.  Our whole family loves food. We really are foodies. They had everything from Alaskan king crab legs (Harry's favorite) to cotton candy (which was a huge hit with Kate)!








Will wanted to try the caviar...



But he did not like it:)  I love that he is always willing to try new things though.

We have been having lots and lots of doctor appointments and tests for Harry.  I feel so bad for him as there are many more to come.  But one of the things the gastroenterologist and the food allergist have asked us to do...is let Harry have gluten and dairy!!!  Harry has been on a gluten and dairy free diet for most of his life. He has had it on occasion but it has been rare and he has had none for a year.  He needs to eat these so that we can get more accurate test results.  So, most of the food Harry ate was gluten and dairy free but he did have a cream puff and he was in HEAVEN!!!!  Luckily, he has not had any stomach issues as we have slowly added in some gluten and dairy.  This is quite miraculous.  We pray that this continues because in the past even a crumb or drop of gluten and dairy would make him severely ill.



The brunch was at a beautiful hotel and walked around outside afterwards.  There were beautiful black swans.  We did feel sorry for the swans though as their wings are clipped.






Just as we were leaving the hotel, I offered to take a photo of a family and grandparents.  Then I asked them to take one of us as we rarely get all 5 of us in a shot.  A huge gust of wind came and this is what he got....



Like my hair?  Not our best shot and Kate is not even looking:(

After brunch we went to the pool.


Kate being silly with Will's old goggles!

I mostly read my book  at the pool though.  I am reading the Hunger Games trilogy and I simply CANNOT put it down.  I would never in a million years think I could be interested in these books (they have a rather violent plot) but I cannot stop reading them.  I read the first book in a day and am almost done the second one two days later:)  I have so much empathy for the main character and I worry about her when I am not reading.  If you like a page turner, I highly recommend these books.  They are unlike anything I have ever read.

All in all, we had a very nice Mother's Day.  And I am very thankful to my Mother for her love and for teaching me all the values and principles I have today.  I am also thankful to Dave's Mom.  She raised a wonderful son who is now a great husband and father.  I wish she were still here on earth to know our children.