It must drive LB crazy that I rarely know the answer to the question “what is the agenda today?” especially when my extended family is involved.

Yesterday was no exception.

On

Mother’s Day

the one constant is the annual pedicure with my younger daughter Amanda.

I know for certain that this will take place at some point in the afternoon.

Last year we tried to get my Mama to join us

…this year she did. 

My Mother’s Day afternoon began with a pound cake.  Mama likes warm pound cake and I like to bake, so it works out well for both of us.

She came to my house around 2:30 and I served her a warm piece and wrapped up the rest for her to take home.

There was also the presentation of

The Controversial “Mema’s Blessings” Plaque

which she loved; however it WILL be replaced.  Apparently I have no idea what year my nephews were born or at what point Emily and Chynna joined our family.

Also LB ran over it.

 

When Amanda arrived, she presented me with a lovely gift from Stephanie and herself:  a custom makeup case from Pop & Suki and a bonus gift … Stacking Hoop Earrings. 

I also received a Pioneer Woman 3 piece serving bowl set from Richard and Emily which was presented by Lydia.

My children are very considerate.

While Mama, Amanda and I visited together, the secret plans were revealed.

It had been decided that we would join together at Mama’s house on Mother’s Day evening to participate in a BYOM (bring your own meal) event.

 Since it was my turn to be Lydia’s best friend, I was invited to sit at the little red table.  I saw a lot of Chinese takeout at the event and a lot of rice on the floor.

Nevertheless, it was a pleasant time to visit with family.And I am blessed with a lovely one.

Although I love hearing “Happy Mother’s Day”, the sweetest words I heard yesterday came when I announced it was time for me to head home.  Those words came from Lydia as she told me “I don’t want you to go”.

Its a joy to be a Glammy!

It is also a joy and a blessing to be a mother and to be loved by such a sweet mother.

I consider myself fortunate to have the finest one that I know.  She is kind and considerate. Mama loves me unconditionally.  She has always been there when I’ve needed help, which has been often.    And she is always thinking of others, and especially her children and grandchildren.

The bible says “As is the mother, so is her daughter.” (Ezekiel 16:4)

…so I’m expecting myself to ultimately become more like her.

Happy Mother’s Day!

 

 

 

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