Mothers and Others

When I was younger my 2 youngest sisters used to play house and they would refer to each other as "other mother". Now they are grown and they are both terrific mothers, one is even a Nana- she has a 2 year old granddaughter. My third sister is a "step" mother, and no, not in the fairy tale sense either. Her daughter will be getting married next year so we have a family wedding to look forward to.

I had a great Mother's Day, even though I'm not one....My niece and nephew spent the night on Saturday and they both wished me a Happy Mother's Day. Then my dear husband brought me pancakes, yellow roses and a cool card. A family I love who has 3 awesome children gave a book and a beautiful card that made me cry. Even though I was never able to have my own children I am so blessed to be around so many generous people who lovingly share their children with me...I feel like I get to be an "other mother". It's soooooo cool.

Spring is FINALLY here....the rain and snow is done for awhile and the tulips and other flowers are blooming up a storm. I planted impatiens seed and verbena in the hanging basket. I want to see how that goes this year. The birds have going crazy at the feeders and the last few Sundays we've entertaining a couple of ducks in our front yard. They come and eat the bird seed that falls to the ground from the feeders.

MAY DAY '09

Yesterday was May 1st....commonly known as May Day. When we were kids we would make baskets and put flowers and treats in them and give them to the neighbors. Mom usually saved the green plastic "crates" that tomatoes used to come in for just such a purpose. I really miss doing that kind of thing...I wish I'd thought enough ahead to do something like that again...maybe next year....

The tulips out front have blossomed and the jonquils are out as well. I'm finally getting SPRING... Today it's raining with more SNOW in the forecast but I guess this desert state will take all the moisture it can get. The birds have been cleaning out the food in the feeders daily. We're thinking of adding another feeder in the front and 2 in the back yard- if Harley will let them be. (Stupid dog-thinks birds are play toys....)

There isn't anything new and exciting going on around here; we're still Spring cleaning- going through boxes and closets and the like. Hopefully when the weather gets nicer we'll get out to the garage and get it squared away again. My friend Melissa really inspired me- she made enough room in her garage to put their boat And their van inside! Talk about organized! We've made 3 or 4 trips to donate clothes and toys to Somebody's Attic and I've been giving away toys, books and food to friends and coworkers. (Pretty soon they'll run when they see me approach with a bag...)