Best One Yet!!!

We had a great weekend in Eugene! It was full of baby shopping at Fletcher's (and at the Kunasek's!!), Madison's 2nd birthday party, dinner with the In-Laws and a Mother's Day brunch at my brother's house.

The Birthday Girl:

This was my "first" Mother's Day. A day where I had no expectations other than spending time with my Mama and my Mama-In-Law but how it turned out to be such a special day for me as well. My wonderful husband surprised me with a book for me and a book for baby. Oh how he know's the way to my heart!

My Mom bought me a blueberry plant with this note attached to it:

"For My Lovely Daughter...Mother To Be!

As I reflect upon the upcoming birth of my first grandchild, I am compelled to do something as special as the child to come.  So, I chose to give you a blueberry plant for your first Mother's Day gift.

As the little plant grows and develops, it will produce lovely little blueberries to enjoy eating.  As you tend to it's needs throughout the year, each year the plant will produce more and more berries; giving back to you bigger and more flavorful berries.  These are natures way of giving you hugs and kisses.

Such is the same with a child...the more you nurture and tend to his/her needs, the more the child will give back with their hugs and kisses.

Why a blueberry plant? I wanted a healthy and delicious snack that kids love and could easily be picked with out getting pricked or hurt.  I chose this particular variety because  the fall leaves will turn yellow and orange (in honor of your wedding colors).

My hope is that over the years every time my grandchild picks and eats the berries, they will think of Grandma who gave them the plant.  That is why I too bought myself a blueberry plant for my garden.  Every time I pick and eat one of those hugs and kisses from nature, I will think of my expected lovely grandchild.

My Love Runs Very Deep With Love For You!
Mom (soon the be alias "Grandma")."

(And yes, of course I cried after reading her note!)

Aunt Gail mailed me a Mother's Day card and several friends sent me Mother's Day texts! I was overwhelmed with how thoughtful everyone was. I would have to say that this has been my best Mother Day yet!!!! However, I am looking forward to next years Mother's Day when I get to hold our little one in my arms.