One for the Record Books.

I am ashamed to admit that I started out the day complaining about Mother's Day.  I am not a fan, as it is usually not filled with the things that a mother truly wants (like quiet time).  Do you hear the cynic in me?  But today was different.  For starters, it was the first Mother's Day that I got to spend with my own mom in probably 20 years.  My mom had flown in for the recital which was yesterday (I will post about that later) and her plane did not leave until one o'clock today.  I woke up and made us all french toast in honor of my mom.  Then the girls each gave me potted plants to go along with their beautiful homemade cards they gave me Friday after school.  Those are the best kind of gifts.  Then Kevin set the girls to work picking up the house while my mom and I got to sneak away for a long walk.  It was a beautiful morning.  We walked for over an hour, talking and reminiscing. 

After that we set out for Starbucks to get coffee for Kevin, my mom and I.  It was only my mom and I that were going to run and grab the coffees.  When we got to Starbucks, my mom announced that she was treating.  In mid exit, I made a game time decision to leave my purse in the car.  Bad move!  When we returned to the van, the realization that my keys were inside my purse inside the locked van hit me.  Fortunately, my mom had her cell phone (did I mention the battery was almost dead) AND Kevin was in the shower.  UGH!  At least we had our coffee.  After a short wait, Kevin and the girls pulled in.  The girls were laughing hysterically, "Mommy locked herself out."  After we made it home, it was time to head to the airport.  Kevin also had to leave to go to the State Golf Tournament.  The girls and I dropped everyone off and returned home.  It was so sad to let my mom leave, but she will be back in just a month.  She also brought one of my window treatments down with her.  It is so amazing (again I will have to post a picture later).  Every time I see her work I am reminded of how talented she is. 

The rest of the afternoon was amazing.  The girls from next door came over and played with Kendall and Sidney for FIVE hours.  No fighting!  They just played as hard as four little girls can play.  They dressed up, they drove the white convertible until the battery ran out (and even worked out their own system for taking turns).  They played on the swing, had a water fight and snuck some candy.  I did not have to referee at all.  It was magical!  What did I do?  I organized.  I love organizing.  I went into my zone and cleaned my closet, the pantry and anything else I could get my hands on.  I read gossip magazines and painted my toenails.  Again, it was magical!  This was truly the best Mother's Day ever.