Mother's Day Weekend

I am going to give Natalie a break from her blogging on Mother's Day and put together a quick recap of the weekend. We started out with a get together Friday evening at a good friend's house. There were a bunch of adults our age and all the kids that go along with us all these days. We had a great time, and the weather held off to make it a beautiful night to be outside. The kids all played, and the grown-ups had a chance to get in a few words in between the parenting duties.

Saturday was spent getting the lawn mowed and cleaned up. Noelle came along with me for a few passes, but I go slower with her on board than, so I ditched her to speed up. She went inside with mom and still kept an eye on me while I finished up. The kiddos always help rake up any grass that's left over and they have fun helping out. Other than this, we took it easy and let them play inside with a baseball tee, because it was way too windy outside and had started to rain. I never get as much as I want done, but I'd rather play with them. I know they will be too grown up to play with me sooner than I'd like, so I don't feel too bad about the incomplete projects.

Sunday morning was spent trying to take care of mom. Noelle kept saying, "Mom, today is your day!" Max was the usual little dude; oblivious to the special day, but loving his momma just the same. Noelle, Max, and I ventured out to the grocery store after lunch to give Natalie some alone time with Violette. They are always perfect with me when we go anywhere, and we had a good trip. I think their angelic behavior drives Natalie nuts, but it's only because I'm a change of pace for them. If I was home with them all day, they'd be testing their boundaries with me more. We got Natalie a necklace that she wanted with the children's names, birthstones, and birthdates on pendants. I think she really likes it, and there is room to add more.

It was a great weekend, and I wish it didn't have to come to an end. Here are a couple of pictures of us looking at the paper together. I hope all you mothers had a great day. It is truly an amazing thing to be able to be a mom.