Mother's Day 2011

What a wonderful day it was from start to finish.  It all started with a really nice church service geared towards families.  Then my family took me out to lunch (meal #1 I didn't have to make).

Then they helped me pick out a new bicycle.  Now, mind you, this new bike would be the first one I have ridden in close to 10 years.  The last bike I had was the one my parents bought for me when I was 14.  Every time I rode on it as an adult, I thought I was going to blow a knee out.  Brian has been saying, "if you get a newer bike, you will be able to ride it without pain."  I have always pushed the idea off thinking that I didn't want to spend the money on it.  I am so glad that the girls wanted to go for a family bike ride today, because I wanted to as well.  So we bought my bike and helmet, came home, changed clothes and off we went.

We rode for three miles.  I was so incredibly proud of my girls.  Although Rebecca struggled a little bit on the way back, the passers-by really cheered her on and motivated her to keep riding.  Brian and I tag teamed kids.  We would switch back and forth so we could spend time with each child.  I had such a great time.  No more training wheels for anyone.  Those kids just sat down and rode.

When we got home, Brian prepared a yummy steak and sweet potato dinner followed by my favorite ice cream of all time, mint-chocolate chip.  Then we did a little yard work, planted a few Mother's Day flowers I received, put the girls to bed, and sat out under the stars on the back deck and talked for an hour.

Now that is what I call the perfect day.  Thanks to my husband and children for putting it all together for me.  Days like these make me realize how blessed I am to have been given the opportunity to be a mother.  When I wake up tomorrow and it is back to the regular schedule I hope that I am able to continue on the "high" from today and remember that life is oh so good!!