Happy Mother's Day to Amanda and Mary as well! As you can see, I have been treated like a queen - much better than I deserve - with cards, flowers, phone calls - even Face Time this morning with you sweet Amanda. God gave us the greatest gift on June 11, 1981 - the gift that keeps on giving - and then two more times with Peyton and Garrison. Family is everything - my Mom taught me that - and she was right. I treasure my extended family as well - see the crazy picture at the end - that was Peyton's idea! So happy we took those pictures at Thanksgiving and that we had that holiday all together. We plan to celebrate together when Amanda returns from Japan - probably next Sunday. Ron, Apollo and I have a quiet day planned to do nothing!
I had the privilege of filling in for Amanda at Muffins for Mom at the kids' day care on Friday morning. I arrived at their house early enough to take Peyton and Garrison to school where we had muffins and apple juice together. They chose a book for me to read to them before I left which was fun - soon there were kids all around us listening to the book as well! The fun continued as I took Peyton to "real school" and got to walk her to her room and see her desk area and where she puts her backpack, etc. She had fun showing me her school. I visit with her teacher, Mrs. Ernst, a bit then headed out to do a little shopping before I came home.
I showed Mom's house 3 times this week. Two seem to have interest - keeping our fingers crossed for an offer maybe this week. If not, we will move on by advertising, etc. Everyone was very complimentary on the house - what good shape it was in for an older house and how little work would have to be done to rent it. Mom would have been happy. They kept everything very nice and took care of what they had.
The bouquet of peonies on my kitchen table are from Mom's bush at 810 - beautiful. I remember having peonies for our Mother's Day dinners most years from those bushes. The smaller bush in the picture is from our flower bed out back where I transplanted peonies from Mom's house. I didn't expect them to bloom this year, and one did not, but I was pleasantly surprised. I'm sure Mom is smiling down from Heaven as she had been talking to me about transplanting some of the peonies this Spring.
Amanda flew to Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday of this past week for a work trip for Sprint. She is one of two women on the trip with a total of 25 people. She flew business class and is now spoiled! We are very proud of her that she was chosen for this trip - way to go Amanda! Proud of Chad for being Mr. Mom for 9 days - he's doing great!
I'm headed to Overland Park tomorrow morning for some Grammy time! I'm planning to tidy up the house a bit and catch up the laundry since Amanda has been gone for a few days to Japan for work. I get to pick Peyton up at All Around Child and take her to piano lessons before we return home to see Garrison and Chad and have dinner. I will spend the night and will help as needed Tuesday morning before I come back to Clinton. I can't wait! Really looking forward to time with my little people.
It's a bit sad on this Mother's Day without Mom, but she had a great life - didn't have to go to the nursing home - never had to live with oxygen at home or using a walker - God is good. Even with her sight challenges, she was able to live in her own home and then our home for the past four months all of her life - what a blessing. She was able to see all of her grandchildren grown and was able to spend a great deal of time with Peyton and Garrison - they loved Grammaw so much and she loved them. She loved her family so much and was so proud of each and everyone. A life well lived and a blessing to all of us.
We are blessed!
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