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.

Thank you, Blackbird!

All you mothers or, soon to be mothers, need to go to Blackbird's blog today. If you want to know how to have the final word with your kids, she's got the ultimate response.

And to my kids - you're not to old for me to use this line. ;^)