Did you Brush Your Teeth??

As you know, when I learn a lesson, I usually try to share it with my blog readers.  I'm generous in that way. So here's one for you:  Never go by feel alone (unless you're legally blind and have no choice).

Quick background: Late night, a couple drinks, sleeping Ella in our bed, no light on to disturb anyone.  Out of toothpaste, searching in drawer under sink.  Bingo! Travel toothpaste...

or IS it?

Lesson #1: (recap): never go by touch alone
Lesson #2: don't brush your teeth in the dark unless you can smell the mint
Lesson #3: when sh*t expires in 2006 - throw it OUT! and mix ups won't happen.

Godspeed. Carry on.

Mother's Day 2012

My 16th Mother's Day was nice and quiet and relaxing. I went to Indian Lake with the girls and enjoyed some time relaxing and gabbing. 

I spent a little time lounging in the hammock, looking out at the lake and up at the trees.  We had an evening of drinks and chitchatting by the fire and it was wonderful.

 On Sunday, I was welcomed home with a Welcome Home/Happy Mother's Day sign, with balloons even!

 

Ella gave Silas some rollerblading lessons. Only minor wipe-outs...

 Justin created a frame and mixed concrete so that all 5 of us could
make our handprints and then decorate it. 

Silas hand painted me a wonderful tile with flowers.

 
And made me a book about "My Mom"

 Which he put in this big envelope with his paper flowers and flower pot.

 Ella had this card for me...
So much better than the "mean mom" note that I usually get!

 Ella also created a really wonderful book of poems for me too.
She made "me" on the front - I love that she gave me a Life is Good t-shirt,
which I wear as often as possible.

 This was her opening note:

 Dear Mom,
I'm writing you this letter to tell you how much I love you. I appreciate how
you cheer me and my soccer team on and buy us what we need, I appreciate
that you cook for us and take care of me.
I hope you like my poetry book!
You are the best!
Love, Ella

Mother:
Mother
awesome, loving
cooking
running, very amuesing
excited, funny, happy, joyful
Mommyo

There were a few more wonderful poems that I'll have to post too.  I like flowers, I like some pampering...

but this to me is what makes Mother's Day. Though I did NOT get any cute pictures or art from Mason!  I guess that ship has sailed :(

I feel very blessed to have a wonderful mother, wonderful mom friends and family, and pretty darn good kids that call me mom and seem to appreciate me more than just on Mother's Day...life is good :)

Admirer...

It appears that Silas has an Admirer at school.  This note was in his backpack :)

She didn't know how to spell his name though...
so cute.