#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Celebrating Mother’s Day

May 10, 2009 · Narrative

Cutie
Yesterday, Nick had a headache and high fever for most of the day, so we were in total hibernation mode.  Between him getting sick and Madeline having a keeps-her-up-at-night cough, I’m lucky that their germs have escaped me … so far.  So today, feeling better and seeing the gorgeous weather outside, Nick was itching to get out of the house.  Even though I was up twice during the night with Madeline (that darn cough!), he told me that my pieced together 5 hours of sleep was enough (as if!).  If anyone thought that there might be a little rest and relaxation on the agenda (hello? me!), they forgot to clue him in.

Airborne
After running a few quick errands, we headed for the park with a picnic lunch in tow.  We took turns chasing Madeline and making sure she didn’t drop my coveted car keys somewhere where we didn’t see.  Ok, maybe Nick chased her more.  But hey, it’s Mother’s Day.

Caught
Then when came home and while Madeline napped, Nick and I spent a few hours cleaning up the backyard and deck, and planting more herbs.  Then we went for a bike ride.  Then we made dinner.  And now, finally at 8:30 pm, both kids are in bed and I can chill for a few minutes… phew!  Who knew Mother’s Day was so much work?  Oh and did I mention the one hour karate class I took with him on Friday for Mother’s Day?

On the Move
Earlier in the week, my mom took Nick shopping so he could buy me something from Mother’s Day from both himself and Madeline.  It was all he could do to wait until this morning to give me the presents.  As soon as I cracked open a bleary eye this morning, and he told me I had enough sleep, he quickly asked, “Now?”  “Yes, now,” I said and he scurried off to his room to get the presents that he had safely hidden in his bedroom closet.

Fun with Nick-1
To say that he put thought and care into the gifts he chose would be an understatement.  As he took each item out of the gift bags, he explained why he bought each one.  My mom said that any time he had to make a choice, he took all the items down off the shelf, and sat on the floor in the store to thoroughly examine each one to make sure he picked the right one.  Oh how I love this child!

Madeline Chilling
Among the gifts, he gave me a cookie and cupcake decorating kit, a pink notebook that he explained was small enough to fit into my purse, my favorite candy, heart shaped cookie cutters, refrigerator magnet clips and even bright, colorful plates for my “food photos.”  I am a very lucky woman.  A very lucky woman indeed.

Hope your day was just as wonderful!

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  1. Sarah says

    May 10, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    What a fantastic Mother’s Day — you might have been short on sleep, but you have two great kids. And Nick is amazingly thoughtful. Glad your day was bright!

    Sarahs last blog post..Fertile Fridays: Up, Up and Away!

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  2. ttfn300 says

    May 11, 2009 at 12:36 am

    aww, happy mothers day!! sounds like you had a wonderful day :)

    ttfn300s last blog post..Who’s ugli?

    Reply
  3. paula says

    May 11, 2009 at 8:37 am

    He’s going to make a great husband some day.

    paulas last blog post..This is what I made for Mother’s Day

    Reply
  4. Mrs Ergül says

    May 11, 2009 at 10:00 am

    This is Nick just the way we know him to be! He is the sweetest boy I have ever known!

    Mrs Ergüls last blog post..Tangerine Dream

    Reply
  5. Cathy says

    May 11, 2009 at 10:04 am

    What a great kid you have Cate!! He’s going to make some woman very lucky one day ;)

    Cathys last blog post..Mother’s Day Dinner

    Reply
  6. Debbie says

    May 11, 2009 at 10:20 am

    Your children are both adorable and Nick is so thoughtful….what a sweet boy!

    Debbies last blog post..Homemade Ice Cream

    Reply
  7. Patsy says

    May 11, 2009 at 10:57 am

    What thoughtful gifts! Sounds like you had a wonderful day, even if it didn’t include any rest!

    Patsys last blog post..Happy Mother’s Day & Strawberry Cupcakes

    Reply
  8. Natasha - 5 Star Foodie says

    May 11, 2009 at 11:27 am

    Happy mother’s day – sounds like it was wonderful! your kids are so adorable!

    Natasha – 5 Star Foodies last blog post..All Things French – Part 1

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  9. pamela says

    May 11, 2009 at 10:49 pm

    Sounds great! What a thoughtful boy Nicholas is! Hope you had a lovely Mother’s Day!

    pamelas last blog post..Happy Mother’s Day!

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I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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