I have spent the past week sending out beautiful bouquets of flowers, to other Mothers. Wishes for a Happy Mother's Day from their loved ones. I love the joy on their faces when they receive them.
This morning I woke up to a wonderful Mother's Day surprise of my own. Both of my sons were at home, up & waiting to give me a big hug, a kiss, tell me that they loved me & wish me a Happy Mother's Day. Now that is beautiful!!
Don't get me wrong, you all know that I love flowers, but that was worth more to me than any flower bouquet I could have designed, delivered or received. But knowing me as they do, the also bought me a new Peony bush to add to my growing collection. Each year they give me something to plant in my yard, something that for years to come I can look at and remember them & their love for me & mine for them.
This is something that we started when they were very little. I told them that if they wanted to give me something, make it something that I would love, that they picked out themselves & that I could keep forever. Thus a tradition was started. Many years from now I will be able to look out over my yard & see years of wonderful memories, planted there forever.
Today, as everyday, I am grateful to my sons, Evan & Mason, for their love, respect, kind hearts & especially their senses of humor......laughter is highly valued in the McCain household. We laugh......A LOT!!
Tonight my husband is making dinner. AHHHH the perfect day!
I love you guys!!
What are you doing this Mother's Day? Did someone do something special for you? Did you receive a special gift. Share it with us, we all have great Mom stories!
p.s. The photo is of a Mother's Day cake we sent out.....no calories, no guilt!! Pure enjoyment!!
2 comments:
That is a great idea..the plant..and sounds like an awesome day for you! Mine was wonderful also!
and no problem! added you too!
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