Happy Mother's Day... Or Is It? Part 1:

"Most mothers are instinctive philosophers."
~Harriet Beecher Stowe  

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Pretty little butterfly enjoying a flower on my walk.

You might be wondering what could possibly be wrong for a Mother's Day celebration with your children and spouse? Well this is being written from two different hearts point of view. Grab a cup of tea, bottle of water, glass of wine or a cup of coffee if you are a night bird. Get comfy with your blanket and start reading.

Today was a pretty amazing Mother's Day for me. I got to sleep in this morning to a little after 7 am. Normally I am up first thing in the morning.  The  option to sleep in a little bit was great.  Then it was a delicious breakfast of French toast made by Chloe with our own farm raised eggs and milk from our goats.  

When the tummies were all full, it was time for chores. Outside some of them went (Donald and the kiddos) while the Jazzaroo stayed inside with me. A whirlwind of activity  happened around the house. Outfits were double checked that we had everything. Tights, shoes, shorts, t-shirts, hair bows,  oh my! (Missing one hair bow that went MIA at Expo time.)  Showers were quickly ran through and hairs were done. Everyone loaded up in the car. We are off to the last part of this year's dance adventure at Julie's Dance Studio, LLC. Wish each of them luck!

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Chloe in her solo "Be as you are." Mike  Posner

Jazlyn dancing to "Good Ship Lollipop"​

James is at the far end with his hip hop team.

Connor doing his hip hop solo.

Sophie & Jazzy waiting for Supergirl.

Pretty double tulips from a few years back.

 After the littles danced their numbers in the recital we then went  to Phillip's Diner for a mixed bag celebration, Mother's Day and the success of another dance year. The food was delicious and we were all stuffed afterwards. Each little one used their manners and were so polite. They talked and joked together. Conversed with the waitress. It is amazing how wonderful they are. As I watched them laugh and smile and glow, my eyes teared up.  These are my babies. 

Ha! They all smile great and I don't.

The love of my life.

 Jazzy was determined to eat it all before we left.  

Sophie and her wormy spaghetti.

​James had the BIG spaghetti with a salad and huge meatballs.

Connor enjoyed his chocolate milk. Love the raised eyebrows.

Mom's Meatloaf Special... Delicious!

Chloe and her favorite Phillip's meal.

After dinner we headed home. Everyone changed and it was time to go out to the barn and get the chores done for the night. Which of course meant also playing with the baby goats. What a great way to end the day. :)

All hands on deck with L2.

James and a very muddy Uma.

The only thing that would have made this day better was to spend time with my oldest daughter and see her smiling face. Kaitlynn did send me a Happy Mother's Day text. Understandable due to the fact she had to work.  Devion joked with me. He is a goofy kid. All my children are loved with all my heart. My day was not bad. The flip side of this is in part 2 . 

I hope you all had a blessed Mother's Day with your loved ones. 
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