Happy Mother's Day

Mother's Day...I think...is supposed to be a day where mom gets celebrated and she wistfully thinks about how much her dear children mean to her.  Well Mother's Day with a 3 and 1 year old didn't inspire so much wistfulness.  Both kids had an awful day and by the end of the day I was counting the minutes until my precious little ones were snug in their beds and I could have a glass of wine in peace.  It was another reminder of how with kids the sweetest times can not be planned or forced---and they may not last very long.  So it didn't happen on Mother's Day, but sweet little moments have been happening and keep me going when times are challenging. So here's a a few highlights from our Mother's Day celebrations:


We went for an early morning breakfast at Miss Shirley's.  Fun southern breakfast food.  Larsen decided she was going to perfect her walking and sat in her chair for about 10 seconds before walking her totally adorable self all over the patio.

Took Larsen to church in a smocked bishop dress and a bow...we play Southern around here sometimes. (This was after about 2 million tumbles at breakfast so the first dress had to go and thought we might as well have fun with our crazy day!)

 Matt and Bridger made me a delicious ice cream cake.  It was so yummy, but no way were the kids sitting for a cute picture at that time...Larsen was also in her 3rd outfit of the day.  I can't remember the issue with the dress but to the laundry it went.  

A highlight of Bridger's school is the Mother's Day Tea.  This took place the Tuesday before Mother's Day and was wonderful.  The kids sang Bushel and a Peck, we enjoyed tea, sandwiches, and treats.  I wore a "beautiful dress" as requested by Bridger and he told me I looked "so pretty" for the first time ever.  So what if other Moms were there in jeans.  It was so touching that he was so excited and gave me a lovely compliment.  

Bridger also insisted on dressing up so we could be fancy together.  Love him!