Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day!!!

My favorite ladies decided to show their lovely faces for me today..
 I have been waiting for them ALL week!!
What a wonderful Mother's Day gift from none other than 
Mother Nature... 

It is true..
Moms are what make the world go round.

I am truly honored that I have joined the ranks and I wear my badge with the highest of honor.

Maybe it's the adoptee in me..

we learn at a very young age..

that blood does not a family make...

So..

I have had so so many wonderful Moms along the way..

It is quite simple really..
a Mom is one who shows courage, support, selflessness, understanding, kindness, patience
and
most importantly

LOVE

so..
to ALL my wonderful Moms...
The Happiest of Days
and
may you know..
that I would not be the woman I am without you..
You are truly..
the lilacs of my life...

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Image by Chocolate Creative Design

Happy Mother's Day!!!

They made it just in time...

My lovely white ladies...

Lily of the Valley may remind me of my mother and grandmother

but...

When I asked the Monster which flower reminded him of me...

"White Lilacs Mama"

Maybe it's because it's THE only flower in which when they come into bloom are quickly snipped, brought in by bucketfuls and are carefully arranged in vases throughout the house...

They may only last a few short days...

But aren't they heavenly?

Which flower reminds you of your Mom?

Happy Weekend!!

Image by Marie Labbancz

Happy Weekend Everyone!!!

Well..we are now officially in the month of May!!

Hooray!!

It is by far one of my favorite months...

Wedding season has begun...

The oaks and elms are a mass of 100 shades of green...

 while hues ranging from white to light pink to fuchsia dance on the flowering trees..

The grass is delicate and soft beneath bare feet...

The air is perfumed with the scent of lilacs, viburnums, cherry, apple and pear blossoms.

It doesn't get any better than this!

For all you May babies...

Did you know that Lily of the Valley is YOUR flower?

Well it is...

Some of the most elegant and graceful women of our time have carried Lily of the Valley as they walked down the aisle..

In the Language of Flowers, the Lily of the Valley is representative of sweetness, humility, returning happiness and trustworthiness.

,

But for me..

The Lily of the Valley has GREAT significance....

I literally cannot pass by them without thinking of my Grandmother or Mother...

My Grandmother had them planted along a secret pathway to her pool...

It was most definitely, without a doubt..a fairy pathway...

When my Grandmother passed and the house was sold...

My Mother scooped them up and replanted them at my parents house right by their pool...

When the Tall one and I purchased our antiquated farmhouse...

My Mother once again lovingly scooped some of them up and we planted them amongst the lilacs and the giant spruces..

(It would have sounded SOO much cooler if I said pool right?!) 

So as the pips begin to emerge from the new spring soil..

I think of these lovely ladies...

and immediately (no thanks to my mother)

have this song run from the top of my brain to the very tip of my tongue..

Funny how things get passed down..

Since the very first time the Monster could sing..

My Mother and my Mom in Law both taught him this little ditty...

In fact..

If you just utter the first three words "white coral bells'..

he will sing the..whole..song...

it doesn't matter where he is..

the shower, up a tree, getting off the bus, riding a bike, getting dressed or even eating..

anyplace anytime anywhere..

He just can't help it..he has to finish the song..

I just tested him this morning..

kicking a ball..waiting for the bus..

3 little words..

Bam!

It's a fun party trick and I invite anyone to try it if they see him...

So whether it's seeing those delicate coral bells or hearing their song..

we both think of our lovely mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers...

Happy Mother's Day to all you beautiful ladies...

We'll be singing your song...

Be Safe, Call Your Mother and Have a Great Mother's Day Weekend!!

Happy Mother's Day!

Moms...

We all have them. Some are near, some are far and some we cannot see, but they are always with us and in our hearts. Last year, I  spoke just about my Mom...This year, I wanted to acknowledge the "other mothers". Ok, I know it sounds like the title of a very very scary movie, but it is quite the opposite. You see, I just so happen to have these lovely ladies in my life who are nurturing, protecting and loving my son just as he was their very own.

 In fact, The Monster has Five of them.

The Protector

 The Foodie

The Crush

The Comedienne & Girl Interpreter

 The Gentle Soul

Not only is he the luckiest boy alive to have Six mothers but I am as well. This group of beautiful, strong and creative women teach me how to be a better mom and for that, I am eternally grateful.

It is true what they say, it takes a village to raise a child.

They have also given me Four girls and Two boys to add to my brood. So really, I am a mother to Seven beautiful monkeys.

Image by Anna Sawin Photography

So here's to you.."other mothers"!!

Today is your day!!!

Image by Jinsey Dauk

I certainly couldn't forget my two wonderful mothers!

Happy Happy Day to ALL the mothers out there

and a huge kiss to the Tall One, because without him I would never have become a mother.