Mother's Day Thoughts

Ok, I’m prepared for Mother’s Day for my mom, who I get to be with this year, and for my mother-in-law, whom I’ll also be with. But I’m not prepared for it for myself. What I mean is I’ve been in the trenches and don’t have the time to dedicate a day to myself to do nothing. I’ll need to be in significant catch-up mode on Sunday, but I’ll cut out some time to allow the girls to make me feel extra special. 

Last week, we shared my strawberry shortcake recipe, and I’ll make it Sunday! 

But first, we have my older two’s final middle school dance together. We are hosting all their friends and parents for a little pre-dance light bites and pictures. I am so thankful to be able to do this and enjoy every moment with both of my girls. But that means about 50 people in and out of our house this evening. And we will have an early morning with my youngest's first communion on Saturday morning, which we’re looking forward to! It feels like we just went through this holy sacrament together with my oldest. Speaking of my oldest, she’s put me in a reflective state lately. Not only going to high school, switching to an out-of-zone school, sports tryouts, and ALL the changes. But she sent us into quite a tizzy on Sunday…