Mother's Day Do-Over

I am really behind in things that I wanted to put on our family blog and I'm working on a special birthday post for Matthew for tomorrow. There are so many party photos that I have to sort through and I'm in the middle of such a busy week, that I thought I'd just get this little post done and off the list and work on the party post when I have more time.

So, the top photo was taken on Mother's Day. Which ended up being one of "those" days. It wasn't a great day. Being the great guy that Dan is, he had a "Kathy Z-- Appreciation Day" the following Sunday to try to make up for the lousy day that we had (which we now are able to laugh about). This is why Dan and I have a great marriage--when one of us messes up (as we both do) after the feelings have been sorted out we just laugh and move on.

He got up early and brought me a latte and scone from Starbucks. A heavenly way to wake up. We went to church and had brunch at Beach's afterward. Here we are outside the restaurant.

When I walked inside there was the chalkboard above the Hostess area. See the second line down?

And here are me and Matthew. We had a table by the window overlooking the Columbia River. It was nice. And notice how I'm sitting next to only one child? The most independent one? All part of the plan. :)

Here are a couple of the sweet home made gifts I received. Dan used to buy a card to give me from each of the children. I told him that while that was thoughtful, the kids' words and artwork mean so much more to me than what a professional artist and wordsmith comes up with. These are personal and I love them so much.

Matthew made this bookmark. The other side says "MOM."

He was pleased to see it holding my place in a book I'm reading right now.

(This is a great book. I'm picky when it comes to writings on religion/faith but this author is one that I really respect.)

And I love this sweet picture.

Dan took the kids to 'Dozer Day (post to come--he took some great photos!) in the afternoon while I had some time at home to do as I pleased in a quiet house. I thought about relaxing, but knowing it was the week before Matthew's party I chose instead to scoot about the house fishing laundry and chores that needed to be done. I did things liked collected all of the single socks from all the bedrooms and paired them up (am I the only one with this problem?) And as I was working guess what was stuck in my mind? The words to Dr. Seusses "Hop On Pop."

Seriously.

But it was so nice to be uninterrupted, own my own thoughts for a while (once I got Dr. Seuss out of my head) and I was able to get some things done that allowed me to feel more organized. Which makes me happy.

Then we had our last church marriage class/dinner together that night. It was a great day, and I'm so appreciative that Dan tried so hard to make a nice day for me. Being a wife and a mother is truly what I love to do. I am grateful every day for my husband and for our children. I feel deeply blessed.