I'm a bit late in the day writing this, but I haven't had a chance to open up Albino Bob the Wonder Computer until just now.
Strictly speaking, most of Mother's Day wasn't actually at Casa de Crazy, as we opted to haul our little gaggle of chaos on up to Mom's to celebrate there.
Strictly speaking, most of Mother's Day wasn't actually at Casa de Crazy, as we opted to haul our little gaggle of chaos on up to Mom's to celebrate there.
Sprout decided that for other's Day, I should have her company in the big, comfy bed at about 3:00 AM and enjoy her thrashing about and general covers-hoggery. She's a giver, that one. She also decided that I needed to have her little squeaky toy version of Grumpy Bear of Care Bears fame (Mizz A will understand better than most what a big deal that is).
We slept in, if "slept in" means I was thrashed by my daughter, walked on by cats, and had to pee twice, all before 10:00.
After giving up on any more sleep, I decided to give the mama cats in the garage a Mother's Day treat - they're being such wonderful mamas, especially for first-timers, they deserve a little something special. I mixed up some cat food with drippings from the chicken I roasted last night, and then added a little chopped chicken meat. They appreciated it, and I loved on the babies for a while. Oh, lort, these kittens are freakin' cute!
Then it was off to the grocery store to get lunch, some flowers, and a cookie cake, and on up to Mom's.
Mizz A joined us. It was nice, laid back. We had lunch, the kids and Mizz A played out in the yard and Mom and I played in her garden, then we enjoyed some cookie and came on home.
After giving up on any more sleep, I decided to give the mama cats in the garage a Mother's Day treat - they're being such wonderful mamas, especially for first-timers, they deserve a little something special. I mixed up some cat food with drippings from the chicken I roasted last night, and then added a little chopped chicken meat. They appreciated it, and I loved on the babies for a while. Oh, lort, these kittens are freakin' cute!
Then it was off to the grocery store to get lunch, some flowers, and a cookie cake, and on up to Mom's.
Mizz A joined us. It was nice, laid back. We had lunch, the kids and Mizz A played out in the yard and Mom and I played in her garden, then we enjoyed some cookie and came on home.
For me there were no flowers, no balloons, no breakfast in bed or spa day, none of the things that are supposed to be the usual Mother's Day...but I'm good. I enjoyed my Mom, I enjoyed playing in her garden and chatting with her and Mizz A, enjoyed listening to my kids play, and I even enjoy (maybe just a tiny bit) folding the laundry and getting the dishes done. I'm going to enjoy the fried chicken I picked up on the way home, and the mashed potatoes and caramelized canned corn I'm making for dinner, and I'm going to enjoy watching a movie of some kind after the kids and I come in from playing outside/watering the garden.
Simple gifts, yo.
Happy Mother's Day to any and every person who mothers, in whatever fashion. We're pretty freakin' amazing.
You, the kids, and Mizz A. made my day complete. The flowers are lovely and the giant cookie was sweet, but both take a back burner to you. I love you and thank you for a great day!
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