Mother's Day 2009

Mother's Day started out earlier today than I'm used to. I like to sleep in on Mother's Day, but I ended up with my brother Dale as a last-minute overnight guest. Which meant I had to get up when they did, because Tyler and Dale have a long history of getting into trouble together. It was nice for the boys to see each other, though, and my Dad picked Dale up by 10:00 am, so it was back to peace and quiet in no time. Matt was working today, of course. Can't imagine a country club being slow on Mother's Day. So that left Tyler and I alone for the day.

We just hung out at home. Since I didn't get to sleep in, I was determined to stay in my pjs as long as possible, and I accomplished my goal! When Matt got off work, he called to ask what I wanted for dinner. I asked if he was going to pick something up on the way home, or if he was willing to cook for me. He said he would cook, so I was thrilled! I told him that all I really wanted was steak, potatoes, and a dark green salad.

So while the other mothers went out to eat, waiting for a table, dealing with the masses, I got to have my steak dinner in the comfort and quiet of my own home, IN MY PAJAMAS haha. I got ribeye steak, roasted potatoes, a romaine salad with shredded mozzarella cheese and italian dressing. YUM. And, for dessert, a surprise: vanilla ice cream on shortcake with a home made strawberry sauce!





















It was SO GOOD. Then, when I dropped Tyler off at his Dad's, he had a gift for me (in addition to the marigolds from Friday). He gave me this sheet he had written at school for a contest sponsored by Dierbergs. I read it, and of course, cried. (Click to enlarge).


































So, today, I am thankful for my son and Matt, for making this day so special for me. It was everything I wanted and then some. I am so proud of the people they are. Tyler for being so sweet, bright, funny, and genuinely thoughtful. And Matt for being such a good guy, always keeping me laughing, and for having the courage and ability to follow through on his life long dream of becoming a chef. He is doing incredibly well in school and will be a wonderful chef very soon!

xoxox
~Erica