I loved yesterday

I have to be honest....I don't always love Mother's Day. Oh, I loved it when the boys were little and they would make the wonderful homemade cards. Kenny would 'help them' make breakfast for me. We would usually spend the day with Ken's mom, MaMoo( as the boys called her).
As I have gotten older the day has always seemed to build up too much emotion for me. I seem to dwell on how things used to be when my sons were younger and we were all together. Oh, I know, life goes on but that's my point...this day brings all the memories back and the way it used to be.
I recently heard a story about someone's grandma who in her last years could not listen to "White Christmas". It brought back too many memories; her husband was gone, her sisters and brothers were gone. It just became too sad. I understand that.
Anyway, I did have a great day. Bella had spent the night so waking up with a young child is always so fun. She wakes up a bit slowly...only a bit...after about 2 minutes she is wide awake and ready to go; cheerful, happy, full of excitement.
We 'skyped' Josh in Prague and we had a great time together. He looks great. It was so fun to see him. Bella called her mom to wish her a Happy Mother's Day. Jason called to wish me a Happy Mother's day. And about 3 PM, Justen, Ken and I had a wonderful lunch/dinner at Wildflower 
I started with a Blooming Daisy: Belvedere Vodka, Grand Marnier, lemon juice, raspberries....so fresh! Our appetizer: Grilled artichoke with sea salt and Paris mustard aioli. I had Grilled Alaskan Halibut with polenta and artichokes, Ken had Scallops and Justen had fish too...but can't remember what kind. Everything was so delicious and we shared so we could taste everything. For dessert we had apple tarts with vanilla gelato and a brownie with caramel custard and vanilla gelato. :)
I called my mom in Ohio to wish her a happy Mother's Day. Dad has Alzheimer's and it is getting pretty rough for her to take care of him.
It was definitely a good day.....not too emotional. Just a lesson for anyone who needs to hear it....mom's just want to know you love them on Mother's Day; don't need presents, just need to know we matter to our children.