Happy Mother's Day!!

Happy Mother's Day to all of the great moms I know out there!! And a special Happy 1st Mother's Day to Patricia!

This is the day where all of the hard work is recognized!! I do have to admit though that I consider Erin to be my special recognition every day of the year (okay, most days!!!). Today has been a wonderful day for me. I have had a very quiet day, as Gord and Erin are working on stuff outside. I got a chance to do groceries by myself, and have more or less been able to just relax (in between loads of laundry!).

The past week has been a very exciting one for Erin. She went for a visit to her future Junior Kindergarten class! She was a little shy at first, which is entirely normal for her, but she was very happy to have our neighbour Erika there and she knew a couple of other kids from her Nursery School. After about 10 minutes or so, she was quietly telling the other kids her name and how old she was. She spent much of the time making a bead necklace with Erika and a couple of other little girls. One of the little girls even made her a friendship bracelet. It was all very civilized, and I remarked to the teacher what an interestingly innocent example of what human nature should be. After our visit to 'Big Girl School', as Erin calls it, we ran some errands, then went to visit Grandpa in the nursing home. I hadn't seen Lloyd for about 5 weeks, and was surprised he remembered my name right away. Of course, he always remembers Erin too. In talking to Gord's family, most find it difficult to see him in the nursing home. I have to agree, especially when you remember him as strong. He did drift back in his memory more often then the last time I saw him, but it's harmless and we all just go along with it. He looks well though, and says that everyone is treating him well.

The week ahead is looking pretty quiet so far, which I have to admit is very nice, because we have some busy weeks and weekends ahead.

Anyway, moms, have a great day - you all deserve it!!