Mother's Day 2008

A Mother's Thoughts on Mother's Day:

It's all over - even the shouting. My kids have packed up their kids and headed home. The two youngest, who are now roommates in their own apartment, are gone as well. Some how, I feel a little like my mother in law must have felt on the Sunday evenings after all of her kids left with all of their kids. We had alot of Sunday evenings at Grandma Buies. And now, I'm the Grandma Buie for my grandchildren.

Last year, a new Mother's Day tradition was started by the kids...."Fiesta de Madre". Last year, it was tacos, guacamole, salsa, dip, fruit and a pinata. It was a big success. This year there was no pinata. The main organizers of last year's event spent yesterday moving into their apartment. They didn't have time to hunt down a pinata. Maybe next year.

The last three Mother's Days have been a little different. In 2006, my youngest daughter graduated from college. It was the best Mother's Day present. In 2007 and 2008, we have been attending a young single adult ward so we've missed out on the traditional Mother's Day songs from the Primary kids and the potted plant given out in Sacrament meeting. Next year, I think I'll have to at least go to Annie's ward to see/hear Aidan sing in his first Mother's Day songs in Sacrament meeting.

For Mother's Day gifts, I got a basket of some of my favorite things from Annie, Kelly and Patrick. I know that they all know about my love for chocolate and mint, particularly York Peppermint Patties. But I was surprised that at least one of them knew about my love of Boston Baked Beans. Rachelle, Rob and kids gave me some shampoo, conditioner and body cream in my favorite scent from Bath and Body Works. Patrick commented that his new girlfriend also loves the same scent. He says it's a little weird that his girlfriend smells like his mother.

Conor and Katie weren't with us this year. It's been one week since their daughter, Leila, was born. They're exhausted from the newborn-ness and wanted to spend the day at home. We missed them. We only have about a month or so to get to know Leila and hang out with Chas as their parents will be moving to Denver. Conor has been accepted to law school in Denver. Congratulations, Conor!

It's been a nice day. I've been blessed with some great kids who have become wonderful adults.

Check It Out

I while ago I included a link to my daughter's blog. But at the time, it was private. She's made it public. So go check out her photography.

Randomocity...

I need to step up the blog posts a little. I've hardly had any comments lately. It's probably because people are tired of me bragging about my talkative two year old grandson, or reading about the Nimbys. That does get old, doesn't it? Since my life has been rather routine in the last month, I guess I just might have to make things up to get a few comments.

On a completely unrelated note....

Over a year ago, my oldest son was working for a local computer company. He was so excited to build us a new, state of the art computer. He got us all set up with the fastest, best, system including a wireless keyboard and 18" LCD monitor.

So why is it that the wireless keyboard quit working (yes, we replaced the batteries) and the LCD monitor developed a weird color problem? Today, I have the old school keyboard and monitor connected up to the computer. (I'm glad we kept them!) They work just fine.

Eventually, I'll probably take the new keyboard and monitor to the shop to find out what the problem is. But I'm in no hurry to be told that it will cost more to repair them and I should just purchase new ones. I'll just stick with the old school for now.

Final note...

Well, I'm off to vote in the Super Tuesday Primary. Our polling place was changed this year. It's at a funeral home. What kind of message is the county clerk's office trying to send the voters in my area? Maybe since I live in a predominantly Democratic district in a predominately Republican state, the clerk's office is hoping to scare away some of those liberal, no good Democrats. ; >)