Monday, May 12, 2008

Mother's Day Mystery!

I have a dear friend in Boise who hates mother's day (you know who you are) she also hates to be recognized. She feels that Mother's day never really lives up to all the hype and then you go to church to and feel guilty after all the talks on perfect mothers. I lovingly disagree with her and this is why: The boys will do anything, and I mean anything, I want. Like. cheerfully go on a Mother's day walk in the Black Forest.
I get phone calls from Hannah, Gabe and my own mom!

I get candy (gummy worms - yum. my favorite?) Yes that is me with curlers in my hair. Now you know all my beauty secrets.

An unfortunate side effect of eating too many gummy worms.

Thoughtful tender cards, carefully chosen to express loving appreciation.

Wonderful breakfast and dinner made by 11 and 15 year old boys.



Breakfast was beautiful and delicious.


I think I got Grilled Cheese and Tomato soup because they figured if I make it all the time I must LOVE it.



And finally - tonight is a big surprise. I don't know what it is but the boys seem pretty excited about it. At first I thought it might be the puppy that I am forbidden of by Roland ("I forbid you to get a dog. No dog." He said, with a serious face.).

I had a wonderful time imagining all the fun we would have with my mother's day puppy. And then I realized, after pumping the kids for information, that it wouldn't be a puppy. So I am very intrigued by the surprise tonight. Roland said I have to leave the house at 5:50, looking fairly cute, and walk with the boys to a surprise location here in the neighborhood. It involves other women in the neighborhood who have no clue what is up either.

It is a Mother's Day Mystery! I will take my camera so you can see what it is!

7 comments:

Jodi June said...

Hi Robin!!
OH! I am so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful Mother's Day! What sweet boys! I was spoiled by my two as well! What a wonderful day!
YES! I am Jen Carlson's Older sister. and YES! we did meet at Jake's blessing! (and Abbie's baptism)
Keep up the good work on your blog! I have really enjoyed reading! Ü Jen speaks so highly of you! It is another way i guess... to feel closer to Jen. Ü

Jodi June said...

OH! my gosh. I forgot to say Thanks! for stopping by my blog! Ü So thanks! and for your sweet compliments and Happy wishes!

Kimberly said...

I'm totally in suspense... can't wait to see what your surprise is :-) Glad you had a good Mother's Day!

Nancy said...

I can't wait to hear what they're doing. It sounds like it's going to be fun!

Sally said...

WHAT WAS IT??

That first picture of you and the boys is SO cute. It's a keeper. Plus, I love the new background, way blogcute.

I'm sorry to see that you have gummy worm growing on your face. Will you be having it surgically removed or just wait until Roland is home to suck it off your cheek? eeeeew!

:0)

Anonymous said...

I agree, Like all things in life, Mother's Day is what you make of it. Make it GREAT!!!

That picture of you and your boys is darling, you are so cute.

Can't wait to hear your surprise. :)

diane said...

I love the card(it looks just like you) and the meals. What could be better than a Mother's Day Mystery!