Weekend happenings

Saturday was a busy day. We had our food bank run to do and it was a big one. Three cart loads of bakery items alone!! The back of our van was filled to the roof and there were a few decorated cake fatalities as we went around corners on our way to the storage facility. Since we had so much, the delivery took longer than usual and we didn't get home until 1:00, thank goodness I always take snacks for the kids. As soon as George was down for nap I ran (well, drove really fast) to the library to stock up (thanks blog pals for all your suggestions, I got some interesting ones). Jason and Emma took off as soon as I got home to go to the overcrowded- with-fathers-and-children-the-day-before-Mother's-Day-mall. I sat down on the couch and read a book!

I admit I don't pay much attention to most holidays other than the biggies. But gosh, Mother's Day rocks!! Jason actually set his alarm and got up early to take care of the kids so I could sleep in! Love that! I woke up at 8:00, but stayed in bed reading until almost 9:00. Ahhhh, it's been a while since I've been able to do that. When I finally emerged, coffee and cinnamon rolls were waiting for me. And guess what Jason, errr, I mean my kids got me!

So now, I'm almost as cool as my kids! I think this is the last year with Jason picking out my present though (although Emma did choose the color). We found out at bedtime that Emma was upset because she didn't have a necklace to give me. Apparently that's a gift she associates with Mother's Day. I made sure to make a big deal about wearing these today and she was excited to show them to her teachers, lol!

The rest of the day was spent very quietly. We didn't go anywhere and the weather was lousy, so we just watched videos, read books, and played with sidewalk chalk in the garage. Then I got my weekly "purge" with an hour's worth of crying during Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Do you watch that show? I'm addicted. And it makes me cry every week. But it sure puts my difficulties in perspective!

Now another week has begun and we're starting to make summer plans! I just signed Emma up for two sessions of swim lessons. $100 total, eek! Let's hope we can find some cheap things to do!