Mother's Day lovin'

How was your Mother's Day friends? Were your children all clean and well behaved? Did your home sparkle, and everything go the way you fantasized? I am just kidding. It really isn't about that, and I think most of us have figured that out by now. There is no way to celebrate motherhood in one single day. If you try, you will be very disappointed. I had a fantastic Mother's Day this year. My husband did everything in his power to make sure I relaxed and enjoyed my time however I wished. We escaped from the kids for a little while and had some grown up time (we felt like teenagers sneaking out) My son's were as doting as they are capable of being, they are boys after all, they are used to being catered to--- my fault-- sorry future wives. It was good. I love this family, with all the crazy, all the quirks, all the noise, and all of the fun, it is perfect.

My oldest son, off to school in a few months

The family playing Apples to Apples

My Sis & I

Victor lip syncing

The scarf I was working on!

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