Sunday, May 9, 2010

Happy Mother's Day


I woke up to a smiling little girl holding a balloon and an orchid and my wonderful man holding my favorite food

~ a box of donuts!
(I NEVER buy them...too dangerous!)

What a wonderful morning :)

The almost-teenage-boy woke a bit later and was so very sweet.

Soon we will go for a hike.

Yep, that's what I want to do today.


I had the funniest memory of a Mother's Day morning about 4 years ago...


Firehubby was at work that morning and

I heard the hands of a 7 and 8 year old busily at work in the kitchen.


They were not allowed to use the stove, of course, so I was picturing some delicious toast.


Soon, I hear happy voices and clanking of dishes coming up the stairs...

Breakfast in bed was on the way!

I pretended I was still asleep.

"Mommy, wake up!"

"Happy Mother's Day!"

There they were, with two of the cutest smiling faces, holding a tray out to me.


"We made breakfast-in-bed for you!"

So darling.

I sit up and they place the breakfast on my lap.

Hmmmm, what is that? I asked myself.

It was a VERY special recipe that they had just made up!

Here it is:

Start with a cup of:

Mix in:
Stir in: (cheddar cheese cubes)

Voila!

They were so proud of their "cooking".

I smiled a big smile as I took my first bite.

"mmmmm, so yummy!"

(Ewwwwww)

Oh, the delight in their eyes was so sweet.


They sat on the bed, watching me chew each bite.

"Mmmmmm, this is just so tasty."

I finished every last (ewwww) bite.

"You want so more Mommy?!"

"No thanks. I am sooooo full"


Too cute :)


Happy Mother's Day to all of you mom's out there.


I am remembering all of you mothers who, sadly, only hold your babies

in your hearts and memories, and not in your arms today.

~Hugs~

12 comments:

-stephanie- said...

What a wonderful Mothers Day you had so far. Enjoy your hike. Donuts....yum!

Your MD 4 years ago sounded sweet. (and yucky) :o)

Foursons said...

Hahhaha- you are my hero for eating every bite! Love it!

Happy Mother's Day, enjoy your hike.

Mr. Daddy said...

You had me till the cheddar cheese part....gag!!!!!

you are my hero for choking it down...you'd a been a super hero if you woulda went for the seconds...LOL

Debby@Just Breathe said...

We never have donuts but my husband surprised me with some today. I had to laugh at your breakfast in bed. It was looking good until the cheese was added.
Happy Mother's Day

The Blue Sparrow said...

Awww what sweet sweet kids! And you are such a trooper for eating that, LOL! Happy Mothers Day Julie and thank you for remembering us Mommies of Angels out here! *HUGS*

Belle (from Life of a...) said...

Oh mercy...they lost me at the cheese portion of the presentation. Happy Mother's Day.....hope it was sheer delight...you deserve it.

Anonymous said...

What a sweet memory! And oh my goodness, those donuts look delicious!

Mrs. M said...

So impressed you ate it all up! But I guess we are mom's that is what we do. It sounded great until you got to the cheese part. :)

Glad you had such a wonderful day. I did too. :)

Beth E. said...

Cheddar cheese??? Ewwww, indeed! I like the idea of donuts muuuuuch better! lol

I'm glad you had a great Mother's day...you deserve it!

April said...

Happy Belated Mother's Day, Julie! I always love reading your stories! :)

Rachel said...

Happy Late Mother's Day!

Love your memory of your creative breakfast! And rather thankful I didn't experience it firsthand :)

And how did I know that you would be sensitive to those moms who are waiting to meet their children? You are a precious soul.

He & Me + 3 said...

What a sweet Mother's Day memory. i am so glad you had a great one this year.
Hugs,
MImi