Mothers' Day Weekend

My family keeps asking me what I want to do for Mothers' Day, and I honestly have no idea. I suggested that my husband could clean my car-- that is a huge gift. Suck up the winter sand and gravel and wash down the salt residue-- I appreciate the gift of time and effort. I also suggested pansies-- I don't want cut flowers, but I do want to put some pansies in pots. But the greatest gift, to me, is to gather my family in one place and enjoy their company. 

Five years ago, my mother passed away the day before Mothers' Day-- today, in fact-- and it was not unexpected, but it was sudden. She'd been ill for a long time, but there was no indication that her passing was imminent. Last year, my father passed away on May 2; we had his funeral on the anniversary of my mother's passing. So, this weekend is not really a cheerful one for me now. May had always been one of those "sunny" months, but now it has its own notes of sadness. 

That all said, it'll be nice, I think, to do some quiet family things. The weather looks pretty good, too, so that's a bonus. I kind of just want to get an ice cream, drink coffee on the deck, and try to relax a little. 

I hope you have a good weekend, and celebrate your moms...

C