I truly feel like the luckiest mom in the world and I had a wonderful Mother's Day! Even though I rolled my eyes the previous day at lunch because we were seated a huge corner booth and both children insisted on sitting right on top of me - I wouldn't trade those moments for anything! I must give my husband a big shout out, because of all of his hard work I am able to do what I love everyday, which is be a full-time mom. Some days are easier than others, but when we have good days we have awesome days and those far outweigh the bad.
This particular Sunday started with Grant waking up at 6:15. Brandon promptly escorted him downstairs and Elizabeth wasn't far behind. I lounged around in bed until 7:30 (late by my mommy standards!) and then was greeted with gifts. Daddy had taken them shopping one night when I was gone. The kids had picked out new pajamas for me. Elizabeth found monkey printed pj pants that match her nightgown (what are the chances?!). My mom had secretly been working on a few little crafty projects with the kids too. We headed to church, where the Sunday School kids did a little program for the mothers. Grant is not actually in Sunday School, but he had gone with me a few weeks ago and enjoyed the music portion so much that the other teachers told me it was ok if he wanted to participate in the program as well. He was thrilled and did a pretty job keeping up with the movements. I positioned him to stand right next to Elizabeth, so he would feel more comfortable. In one of the songs they hug the kids standing next to them and they hugged each other every time (precious!). We stayed for church and Grant said the funniest thing. We were getting ready to go up for communion and he asked if he could have "chips" (referring to the bread). I told him no, he had to wait until he was older and then he asked if could have the "juice!" Apparently to a two year old, communion is just snacks for adults! I love it that he is talking so much now and we are getting the funny, quirky verbal Grant! Short side bar....he had his speech evaluation for the school district and he DIDN'T qualify. Woohoo! The therapist thought he had made enough progress and would continue to do so over the summer so we are going tomorrow to sign discharge papers. He will continue with Early Intervention through his birthday, but then be done. If I feel he needs to be re-screened we can do that in the fall. I always thought he would have a "light bulb" moment with his speech, but it has been more like a dimmer switch, but we are getting brighter! Way to go Grant!
We had a lazy afternoon and then headed over to my parent's to celebrate. The boys made us an awesome seafood dinner and mom had made a rhubarb cobbler with fresh rhubarb she had brought home from my grandma's. (It was delicious Grandma! Wish we could have shared it with you!)
We finished with a walk/Powerwheels Jeep ride and that was our Sunday. I went to bed feeling very blessed indeed. Now, if I could just slow things down a bit so I could savor it even more! Elizabeth and Grant: thank you for being YOU everyday, I am so proud to be your mother!
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