I'm hanging out in my housecoat since the 5 year old got me up at 6:30 because he was so excited to wish me a happy mother's day. We had cupcakes and coffee (coffee for me, not him!)

Painting on the agenda today, and some relaxing. I'll visit my mom today and probably DH's mom for a bit, bring some flowers.

Our kitties are hanging out with me. They both came to wake me up this morning. MIL is coming over around 11. It's going to be a gorgeous day, and maybe we'll have brunch on the deck.

Taking brunch over to my mom and dad's, and since I'm the only one who know where everything goes I'll be doing the cleanup afterwards. (M&D are not able to) Right now I'm waiting to see if someone is going to empty the DW (my new silent Bosch!) while I sip my coffee lol. For later, I've asked my guys to take me to The Jungle Book.

My ex earned brownie points by inviting me to dinner with him and his mom and stepdad. The invitation may have been somewhat self-serving, in that it is my weekend with our daughter, and inviting me probably seemed like the path of least resistance to having DD be able to come to dinner, but still, it was very nice to get the invitation. DD is still too young to be taking me out to dinner on her own.

A sad Mother's Day for us. We learned yesterday that DH's brother died. My DH was out of town so I had to break the news to DMIL & DFIL. We have brunch planned and I told DM we would bring their dinners back to the house but she is wanting to come to the club. My heart is breaking for my them. They are wonderful people and it's horrible to outlive a child.

Happiest of Mother's Day to all my GW friends!

I'm so sorry about your BIL, Holly Kay. Thinking of you today. I'm glad you are there for your in-laws.

My condolences Holly-Kay. That is very sad.

Justerilynn-don't forget mom's of feathered kids also!

I am so sorry Holly-Kay. My condolences to you and your DH's family and especially to his mother. So sad.

Holly-Kay, I'm so sorry. It's good that you're there for your in-laws today.

Only fur kids here. They're all napping and dh & I are going for a walk in a bit. Later burgers on the grill. Picked up first of the season tomatoes at the farmers' market yesterday. I did harvest my first Sun Gold cherry this morning, but the beefsteaks are another month away from ripening.

My DH is making it a Mother's Day Weekend for me this year. I lost my own sweet mom just two short months ago and he knows I still miss her so much. His mom passed over 20 years ago. Our DD is stuck at college 8 1/2 hours away studying for next week's finals, but has already called me this morning. DS lives in Augusta, GA. We'll be visiting him soon, but I know he'll call today. So, it's just DH, myself and our fur babies here.

Our anniversary is in January and my birthday is in February. Any gifts then and for Christmas are usually clothes and jewelry. So, for Mothers Day, I always enjoy getting gifts for my yard and gardens. A porch swing one year, a fountain for my walled garden another. This year, DH decided to take me to a couple of nurseries yesterday and let me pick out my own presents. It was like letting a kid loose in a candy store! Such fun! I ended up getting 2 big Talavera pots for the top of our front portal steps and flowering bushes for both; another Rose of Sharon and big pot of pink geraniums for my walled garden and a few more pots of flowers. This morning DH made us omelets for breakfast and he'll grill out steaks tonight for dinner (exactly what I asked for). I still miss my mom a lot, but I know that she's is a better place now. It's turning out to be a really special Mothers Day weekend for me.

Wishing you all a lovely Mothers Day, too!

Holly Kay, I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I feel for you all, but especially for your poor MIL today. Prayers!

How sad for your FIL and MIL to lose their son so close to Mother's Day, Holly-Kay. My sympathy to your family.

I visited my Mum and Dad at the cemetery Friday, and planted some of my Grape hyacinths there for color, while it's still cool here. I'll do more once it warms up. Their best friends and neighbors for over 50 years are just across from them there, so I cleaned up their grave site and planted some forget-me-nots, as both of them were unforgettable. Their sons live across the country, so I am happy make it look nice for them.

My 'girl' dogs would let their Mum sleep a bit later than the usual 5:30 AM, but not the boys! So, I got up and made them each a very nice breakfast, and am continuing making new window treatments for my office. All 4 of my furry kids are in here napping as I work, making me feel loved.

So sorry, Holly Kay.

Holly-Kay, I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I wish you all much comfort.

Went to lunch today at Ruths Chris with DH, my daughter and her SO and grand-daughter here in town. Our other kids called and wished me a Happy Day this morning. It's a beautiful day today and I'm now relaxing win a book.

Holly-Kay, I am so sorry about your BIL.

Holly, I'm so sorry, and what sad news for you personally to have to deliver.

Rocky, funny you should mention mom's of feathered kids lol. I was actually thinking of you when I wrote the title but didn't think I had enough room for more words. Glad you and all the feathers had a nice Mother's Day!

Sounds like a loving day was had by all. My Mother's Day will be tomorrow due to schedules. Really though I feel like I get a Mother's Day every Monday and Tuesday when my boys come to visit.

I don't know how some of you all cope with grown children living permanently in other states or countries. Mother's Day must be hard.

First, Holly-Kay, my sympathies for your and your family's loss. Never a good time, but especially heartbreaking for your MIL.

My daughter came by with a bouquet of hydrangeas. My son Skyped from overseas and I got to chat with my DGD (2 yrs.) who told me all about seeing elephants at the zoo. My DIL showed me the new plantings in their garden & I noticed the bump from 2nd baby due in June ;) !!

justerrilyn, Skype is a wonderful blessing for anyone with family living too far for regular visits!

My DH took me to breakfast then accompanied me to the annual local Kitchen Tour yesterday. That's become a Mother's Day tradition that I look forward to.

Hoping all the Moms and all who share their motherly spirit with the world had a happy day.

Amck, my gosh I forgot about Skype. What a wonderful invention! I'm glad you had a special day and a bonus new little one on the way.

I hope you all had a wonderful day and I want to thank you all for your kind thoughts.

My day was filled with an annual sporting event that you'd think would be dads only... But every mom was there today. Where else would we be?

I'm in the age group where my teen kids know I'm there for them, but are distancing themselves from me, as teenagers do. Today, every mom and dad I passed said "Happy Mother's Day!" as I did to them. I've never heard that phrase uttered so often. It's like we were in a special club that recognized one another, because we all know we are there for our kids, and it's just going to take a few more years before our kids fully appreciate it.

My favorite story was from a mom who's son had just returned home from his freshman year away at college. Her parting words to me were, "Be patient. They'll appreciate you some day."

Love my kids, and love being their mom.

Warm wishes to those of you thinking of your moms, and Holly-Kay, condolences to your DH's parents.

Lisa your friends parting words were spot on ! I was told the same thing by a friend and it's true. I wasn't sure at the time. However, I didn't have to wait long. I love my boys!

Holly Kay, I am sorry for your family's loss, it always seems worse somehow when connected with what is supposed to be a holiday.

My mother came down this afternoon. to spend the night with us. We had an "assembled" cold supper of chicken, fruit, three bean vinaigrette salad and crostini with Boursin and artichoke. Dessert was blackberry trifle which I made, and afterwards we saw the extremely forgettable movie Mothers' Day (one and a half stars on the kswl-O-meter). In the afternoon we sat out in the garden and chatted and listened to music, and enjoyed flowers being delivered, three deliveries, one for her and two for me! The weather was perfect and I was greteful yet again to be able to spend time with my mother who has just turned 83.

Holly-Kay, I am so sorry for your family's loss.

Oh, Holly-Kay, I'm so sorry about your BIL. :( My heart goes out to you all.

Yesterday, my daughter graduated Magna Cum Laude, with a BS in Environmental Science. It was a wonderful way to spend Mother's Day. I'm so proud of her hard work and determination, especially after losing her dad as a teenager. I know he would be so very proud, too, and I like to think he was watching.

Me too MizGG , son just graduated with BS in Business.

Holly Kay, I too am sorry for your loss.

My middle kid is away at college so for the second year in a row, I didn't see him on Mother's Day. He's coming home for the summer in 2 days, though! He has promised me a dinner/movie date as a belated gift. Oldest child and I don't have the best relationship...he nodded at me and said, "Happy Mothers Day." That's better than ignoring me or fighting with me, which is what I've gotten in past years. My 15 yo daughter surprised me with a big assortment of chocolate-dipped fruit that she made herself, plus she made me breakfast. DH took my bike in for a tune up and gave me a necklace.

It was raining, so four of us (minus college boy) went to see the movie "Sing Street" (which I adored!) and had an early casual dinner out.