Mother's Day

I love, love, love Mother's Day--it's my favorite day of the year. I know my place in this world---as the mommy to my three little ones. It's by far the hardest thing that I've done (we don't do anything the easy way around here!) and definitely the most important. And I love Delaney, Elliot and Louisa so much. I can't imagine my life or the world without them.

On Thursday Delaney brought a highly anticipated mother's day present home from school and dutifully hid it behind her pillow (just as her teachers told her to do) until this morning. All last week, Laney had been talking about a big 'surprise' that she was making at school; however, I was somewhat doubtful that I would ever receive this surprise, as she had told her daddy that she loved it so much that she wanted to keep it! But Laney came through---and gave me a beautiful heart necklace this morning. She was sooo excited that it finally was Mother's Day and was so proud of herself-it was adorable!

Both Laney and Elliot made me a beautiful poster complete with pipe cleaners and fuzzy balls---truly precious!

Dave made sure that I had a great day. Louisa woke up well before 6 AM-but Dave got up with her and then Elliot and Laney too. Then they all headed to the bakery for some pastries while I continued to snooze. Later in the morning I went to the hot springs by myself-it was wonderful and so relaxing, but oh so weird not to have at least one or two little ones with me! I was hopeful that everyone (including me) would nap today, but Elliot didn't agree, so after 'quiet time', Elliot and I headed to the park while Laney and Dave made grilled chicken salad--simple and my absolute favorite. It was a great day.