Mother's Day

Oh my goodness. I can't believe it's been so long since I last blogged. I really need to get better about this.

I want to share my wonderful weekend. It was so fantastic. I have the greatest children and children-in-law in the whole world.

Saturday was spent sleeping in and then meeting my kids for a wonderful brunch.The food was delicious and everyone was in good spirits.

I can't tell you what it feels like to sit at the table and look around at your children all grown up. I felt such a wonderful sense of happiness and satisfaction. They have grown into such wonderful adults. People that I would be proud to have as friends not just my children. Sitting there looking at these young adults and thinking back to when they were growing up. All of the frustrations, heart aches and worry were so worth it. They have grown up to make their mother proud.

After a nice relaxing lunch, I went home to rest up for the adventure ahead of me. Yes I was going to baby sit so my wonderful daughter and son-in-law could have a romantic evening of dinner and ballet. I was ready to spend some quality time with my adoreable granddaughter. I got there early so mommy and daddy would get ready for their date. Granddaughter was a little fussy because of a couple of teeth that are coming through on top. So, of course, mommy gave her some tylenol to make her feel better. It worked. She was happy and fun by the time they left at 6:30.

We played with some toys and everything was going well. Suddenly she got hungry so we sat on the sofa and had some of her bottle. There she was half sitting with her head on my shoulder drinking her bottle. I was just chatting away with her, when I looked down and she was sound asleep. Already. Okay so I figured she would sleep a little and then we would play. I held her close and kissed on her and played with her fingers and toes. All the normal things you do when a baby is sleeping in your arms. The time passed and she wasn't waking up. So around 9:00 I laid on the sofa and snuggled her close. We both ended up asleep. She woke up around 11:00 and wanted some more bottle but never really woke up. She was still sleeping soundly when her mommy and daddy arrived home around 12:30. She slept almost the whole time I was babysitting. Of course she woke up shortly after I left so that she could keep mommy and daddy awake.

After such a busy evening, I had a very relaxing Sunday morning. I have been so bad about going to church lately. I defintely have to get myself back on track.

Sunday afternoon was spent with the whole family. It was so much fun. It always is when we all get together. We just visit and play games. Since my wonderful son couldn't make the party, he called to wish me a happy Mother's Day. Both of my children are so thoughtful.

We all brought food so there was plenty to eat. Beautiful granddaughter was the center fo attention. She was sleeping when I got there. It was so sweet when she woke up and just wanted her Grammy to hold her. Of course, I had to force myself to comply with her wishes. I love when she first wakes up. She is so cuddly and snuggly.

We went out to see the rest of the family. Soon she was fully awake and showing everyone what a great dancer she is. She is so cute to watch. She just bounces up and down and swings that little arm. She entertained us with her dancing for a while and then she furniture walked to the end of the coffee table and put her arms out to me. I put my hands out and as she started toward me I pulled them back a little. Before we knew it, she had taken 3 whole steps toward me. I can't believe that she walked to me. What a big girl she has become and my fantastic son-in-law got it all on tape. What a wonder Mother's Day present. It was so perfect. She didn't walk any more but I didn't care. That was all I needed.

As usual, my darling daughter gave me a very wonderful and thoughtful Mother's Day present. I love the Willow Tree Angels. She got me the "Thank You" one. That and a beautiful card that she wrote a very special message on. She got what she wanted. She made me cry. It was such a beautiful and thoughtful present. Between my grandbaby walking and my wonderful daughter, it was a perfect day.

On the way home, I stopped by the grocery store and did my weekly shopping. By the time I got home I was ready to relax and get ready for the week ahead. It was such a wonderful weekend. I am so blessed with my family.

Later, best friend called and we had our weekly granny chat. It's so fun to share all our news about our wonderful grandchildren. What a wonderful way to end a great weekend.

I hope that all of the mother's out there had a very special day yesterday. And for those of you who didn't have their mother's with them. Know that their love is with you always.